From:
"Sukie Crandall"
Date: 2009-02-25 19:58:09 UTC
Subject: [ferrethealth] Re: Boo Boo update again & another problem
To: ferrethealth@yahoogroups.com
Giardia doesn't get mentioned often.
The causes tend to usually be said
to be:
1. Drinking from aquaria
2. Drinking from outdoor bodies of fresh water (ponds, streams, etc.)
3. Drinking from puddles
Here are some resources for yet more info:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/Giardiasis/factsht_giardia.htm
includes:
BEGIN QUOTE
Accidentally swallowing Giardia picked up from surfaces (such as bathroom fixtures,
changing tables, diaper pails, or toys) contaminated with feces from an infected person or
animal.
Drinking water or using ice made from contaminated sources (e.g., lakes, streams,
shallow [less than 50 feet] or poorly monitored or maintained wells).
Swallowing recreational water contaminated with Giardia. Recreational water includes
water in swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs or spas, fountains, lakes, rivers, springs,
ponds, or streams that can be contaminated with feces or sewage from humans or
animals.
Eating uncooked food contaminated with Giardia.
Having contact with someone who is ill with giardiasis.
Traveling to countries where giardiasis is common and being exposed to the parasite as
described in the bullets above.
END QUOTE
and symptoms:
BEGIN QUOTE
Diarrhea
Gas or flatulence
Greasy stools that tend to float
Stomach or abdominal cramps
Upset stomach or nausea
END QUOTE
Plus, there is a lot more in there.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=11+1290&aid=551
http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/gia.html
http://www.mdferretpaws.org/health/parasites.html
http://www.bioone.org/doi/full/10.1645/GE-3405RN
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&A=477&S=5
------------------------------------
Yahoo! Groups Links
<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/
<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional
<*> To change settings online go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ferrethealth/join
(Yahoo! ID required)
<*> To change settings via email:
mailto:ferrethealth-digest@yahoogroups.com
mailto:ferrethealth-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com
<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
ferrethealth-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:
http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/