Q:  Would you purchase a puppy who has coccidia?

A:  Coccidia is a parasite that, in most cases, is easily treated with medication. Thus, I would not let this fact alone deter you from adopting the pup. You can read more about coccidia by clicking here.

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Daniel Lauridia, DVM

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