miranda.briseno Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Hello all! My family's husky Venus gave birth to a litter of 6 four weeks ago tomorrow. Last Friday, I noticed one of the pups was less active than usual, seeming a bit disoriented when she sat or stood up, and wouldn't eat. I took the whole litter to the vet on Saturday morning, and he diagnosed the lethargic one with coccidia. He told me that even though only one of them was symptomatic, the rest of the litter most likely had it as well and prescribed Albon solution for the litter. I've been giving the Albon to the pups every morning since Saturday, but the symptomatic one does not seem to be getting much better and she is significantly skinnier than her siblings. She drinks plenty of water, but she still doesn't have an appetite. Since they are only 4-weeks-old, the vet said there isn't a whole lot more I can do for them right now other than the antibiotic and making sure they keep hydrated. I know it takes more than just four days for coccidia to be completely eradicated, but I'm just completely beside myself waiting to see her symptoms subsiding. Has anyone else dealt with coccidia in a puppy this young? Is there something else I could/should be doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Welcome to the pack , I've never had a litter so I can't help but I hope they're ok n little one pulls through ok Sent from my E6653 using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Sorry I don't have any experience with coccidia or young pups but just wanted to say I hope they get well soon. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Sending hugs (never had pups babies were enough) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackatttack Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Meeko had that when he was 5 weeks, but I don't specifically remember any side effects. He's a happy healthy boy now. It unfortunately just takes time. I hope he will be okay! Best wishes! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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