What are the treatments for coccidiosis in a pregnant dog?
Coccidiosis, also referred to as Coccidia, is a parasitic condition that causes diarrhea. Pregnant dogs are very vulnerable to this condition due to a weakened immune system, but if treated properly immunity to the condition can be passed on to the puppies.Common TreatmentCoccidiosis in any dog, including pregnant dogs, is treated with medication. There are two medications commonly used to treat the disease; sulfadimethoxin, and trimenthoprimsulfadiazine.How it WorksThese drugs prevent the parasites that cause the disease from reproducing. They do not kill the parasites that already exist. These parasites will be allowed to die of natural causes.How Long is the Dog Treated?Typically a dog infected with Coccidiosis is treated for 1 to 3 weeks, but for a pregnant dog expect your vet to administer a longer treatment to help insure that the puppies are not born with live parasites.Immunity DevelopmentBy not killing the existing parasites, this form of treatment will help the puppies develo
