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Coccidiosis in Dogs

Coccidia infect intestinal cells and may cause diarrhea, although some infected pets have no outward signs.

Coccidia infect intestinal cells and may cause diarrhea, although some infected pets have no outward signs. Veterinary testing helps determine whether the parasite explains a particular illness.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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