I'm considering taking my dog to the BWCA this spring.  I'm a little concerned about fleas and ticks, but a little more concerned about him getting giardia.  Do dogs get it, and if so, does Imodium take care of the symptoms?  And do I need to be asking anyone questions, e.g., my vet?

Thanks,
Dave

Dave,
One of my passions in my younger years was running hounds. English redticks was our preferred breed and typically it was a 3 or 4 night a week habit. Probably a 1/4 of that time was in lower northern Michigan and I can't ever remember the dogs getting sick much.

We also competition hunted (My dog was Grand Night Champion and one of the best friends I've ever had)..........I can never remember anybody talking about giardia nor was there ever any precautions taken. Not saying it can't happen.........

What I did have problems with was porcupines. Now that was a big mess. The quills are very hard to get out.......infections are usually standard procedure. Very tough situation. The worst thing was Duffy hated them with such a passion he couldn't resist killing one if he came across them.....fortunately it only happened a few times but It stopped me from going into porky country much...... 

Not sure what kind of dog you have and if he/she would take hold of one but it is something to think about. On the other hand I can't ever remember seeing any porkys out and about much in Canoe country but they gotta be there.   

jaximus wrote on Mar 14^th, 2013 at 10:26am:


Jax where have you been? I have been accused of much around here (BTC).......having a great mind isn't one of them 

Your pup is a cutie pie........

Jax -- check this site out.....   appears dogs can get giardia, but symptoms aren't as bad as in humans.  Personally I wouldn't worry about it, but then again, you mentioned your dog has a sensitive subject. 

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I've had my dog everywhere, and he has drank from the most god-awful water, no problems.  Maybe some diarrhea, but who knows what that's from. 

I worry more about my dog digging up human feces in the QP, as they don't have privies, and I also pick up his crap at BWCA campsites.  Good way to get dogs banned from the BWCA and QP! 

cheers,

prouboy

Jim J Solo wrote on Mar 14^th, 2013 at 1:25pm:

MT, Go back and check out the his next picture. You'll like it too. Jax, Very nice. [/quote]
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Jim your not really falling for that are you? Clearly it's photo shopped.........you don't think some young whippersnapper could land a fish like that do you? People these days, can't trust anyone anymore. The next thing he'll be saying is he caught it on 6# test.......