{"id":172237,"date":"2022-07-14T16:02:32","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T16:02:32","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T16:02:32","slug":"how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does coccidia last in cats?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_coccidia_last_in_cats\" title=\"How long does coccidia last in cats?\">How long does coccidia last in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Does_coccidia_go_away_in_cats\" title=\"Does coccidia go away in cats?\">Does coccidia go away in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_coccidia_to_clear_up\" title=\"How long does it take coccidia to clear up?\">How long does it take coccidia to clear up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_coccidia_diarrhea_to_go_away\" title=\"How long does it take for coccidia diarrhea to go away?\">How long does it take for coccidia diarrhea to go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_does_an_indoor_cat_get_coccidia\" title=\"How does an indoor cat get coccidia?\">How does an indoor cat get coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Is_coccidia_in_cats_contagious_to_other_cats\" title=\"Is coccidia in cats contagious to other cats?\">Is coccidia in cats contagious to other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_coccidia_to_go_away_in_cats\" title=\"How long does it take for coccidia to go away in cats?\">How long does it take for coccidia to go away in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Can_cats_recover_from_coccidia\" title=\"Can cats recover from coccidia?\">Can cats recover from coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_do_indoor_cats_get_coccidia\" title=\"How do indoor cats get coccidia?\">How do indoor cats get coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_cats_naturally\" title=\"How do you get rid of coccidia in cats naturally?\">How do you get rid of coccidia in cats naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_do_you_treat_coccidia_in_dogs\" title=\"How long do you treat coccidia in dogs?\">How long do you treat coccidia in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Is_coccidia_hard_to_treat\" title=\"Is coccidia hard to treat?\">Is coccidia hard to treat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_coccidia_live_in_the_house\" title=\"How long does coccidia live in the house?\">How long does coccidia live in the house?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_recover_from_coccidia\" title=\"How long does it take to recover from coccidia?\">How long does it take to recover from coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#What_does_coccidia_look_like_in_stool\" title=\"What does coccidia look like in stool?\">What does coccidia look like in stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Does_coccidia_always_cause_diarrhea\" title=\"Does coccidia always cause diarrhea?\">Does coccidia always cause diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_hard_is_it_to_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_dogs\" title=\"How hard is it to get rid of coccidia in dogs?\">How hard is it to get rid of coccidia in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_is_coccidia_spread_in_cats\" title=\"How is coccidia spread in cats?\">How is coccidia spread in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_coccidia\" title=\"How do I know if my cat has coccidia?\">How do I know if my cat has coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_can_I_treat_coccidia_in_my_cat_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat coccidia in my cat at home?\">How can I treat coccidia in my cat at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Can_my_other_cats_get_coccidia\" title=\"Can my other cats get coccidia?\">Can my other cats get coccidia?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Is_feline_coccidiosis_contagious\" title=\"Is feline coccidiosis contagious?\">Is feline coccidiosis contagious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Is_coccidia_contagious_during_treatment\" title=\"Is coccidia contagious during treatment?\">Is coccidia contagious during treatment?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_cats\" title=\"How long does it take to get rid of coccidia in cats?\">How long does it take to get rid of coccidia in cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-coccidia-last-in-cats\/#Can_kittens_recover_from_coccidia\" title=\"Can kittens recover from coccidia?\">Can kittens recover from coccidia?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_coccidia_last_in_cats\"><\/span>How long does coccidia last in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To treat coccidiosis in a cat showing symptoms, your cat will need a specific type of anti-parasitic medication to kill the parasite. Usually, a drug called trimethoprim-sulfonamide is prescribed and given orally to your cat for <b>about a week or up to 20 days to treat the infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_coccidia_go_away_in_cats\"><\/span>Does coccidia go away in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the most common form of coccidia in cats, Isospora felis, is not contagious to people or dogs, and <b>most adult cats eliminate the infection without any treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_coccidia_to_clear_up\"><\/span>How long does it take coccidia to clear up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment. Several oral medications may be used to treat coccidiosis. Most pets will require daily treatment for <b>5 to 10 days, but some pets will have to be retreated if the infection isn&#8217;t resolved after the first or even second go-round.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_coccidia_diarrhea_to_go_away\"><\/span>How long does it take for coccidia diarrhea to go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5-25 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_an_indoor_cat_get_coccidia\"><\/span>How does an indoor cat get coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the most common form of coccidia in cats, Isospora felis, is not contagious to people or dogs, and <b>most adult cats eliminate the infection without any treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coccidia_in_cats_contagious_to_other_cats\"><\/span>Is coccidia in cats contagious to other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats become infected by <b>swallowing soil that contains coccidia or other substances in the environment that may contain cat feces It is also possible that rodents could eat the coccidia and contract a resting stage of the parasite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_coccidia_to_go_away_in_cats\"><\/span>How long does it take for coccidia to go away in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To treat coccidiosis in a cat showing symptoms, your cat will need a specific type of anti-parasitic medication to kill the parasite. Usually, a drug called trimethoprim-sulfonamide is prescribed and given orally to your cat for <b>about a week or up to 20 days to treat the infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_cats_recover_from_coccidia\"><\/span>Can cats recover from coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats that are properly treated and supported typically make a full recovery from coccidiosis. Daily removal of feces from the litterbox, routine cleaning of the environment, and treating all cats in contact with the infected cat are recommended to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_indoor_cats_get_coccidia\"><\/span>How do indoor cats get coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cats become infected by <b>swallowing soil that contains coccidia or other substances in the environment that may contain cat feces It is also possible that rodents could eat the coccidia and contract a resting stage of the parasite.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_cats_naturally\"><\/span>How do you get rid of coccidia in cats naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To treat coccidiosis in a cat, <b>clean out your cat&#8217;s litter box every day and wipe it down with an ammonia-based disinfectant twice a week so your cat is less likely to reinfect itself. You should also bathe your cat on the first and last day of treatment to kill any oocysts on its fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_you_treat_coccidia_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long do you treat coccidia in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>5-25 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coccidia_hard_to_treat\"><\/span>Is coccidia hard to treat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is coccidiosis treated? Your veterinarian may prescribe a sulfa-type antibiotic called sulfadimethoxine, which is usually given for <b>5-25 days. In severe infections, it may be necessary to repeat the treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_coccidia_live_in_the_house\"><\/span>How long does coccidia live in the house?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coccidia can be cured with appropriate medications like sulfadimethoxine or ponazuril. Proper sanitation is also necessary to eliminate the infection from the surrounding environment. While resistant to most disinfectants, steam will destroy coccidia.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_recover_from_coccidia\"><\/span>How long does it take to recover from coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Puppies with coccidiosis can typically recover within <b>four weeks, although continued treatments may be recommended by your veterinarian if the infection is not removed completely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_coccidia_look_like_in_stool\"><\/span>What does coccidia look like in stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While you cannot see them with your naked eye, coccidia eggs are routinely detected by veterinary staff on microscopic fecal exams. They look like <b>transparent eggs with very thin walls. Coccidia can be tricky to diagnose because a dog can be infected and not show any signs at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_coccidia_always_cause_diarrhea\"><\/span>Does coccidia always cause diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Adults will have immunity to the parasite that is reasonably effective in preventing disease, but not infection. <b>The primary sign of coccidiosis is diarrhea. Look for the signs of the infection in stressed animals. Happy, well-nourished kids left with their dam may show no diarrhea until they are weaned.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_hard_is_it_to_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_dogs\"><\/span>How hard is it to get rid of coccidia in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Coccidia can be cured with appropriate medications like sulfadimethoxine or ponazuril. Proper sanitation is also necessary to eliminate the infection from the surrounding environment. While resistant to most disinfectants, <b>steam will destroy coccidia<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_coccidia_spread_in_cats\"><\/span>How is coccidia spread in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter the species of coccidia, they&#8217;re all spread the same way: <b>accidental ingestion of sporulated oocysts, the infectious life stage of coccidia parasites. Oocysts lurk in feces from cats infected with the parasite, or food or water contaminated with feces.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_has_coccidia\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat has coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs  symptoms of coccidia in cats But they aren&#8217;t worms at all: they&#8217;re microscopic parasites that live within the cells that line the intestines. In severe cases of coccidia, the most common clinical sign is <b>diarrhea, which can be watery with mucus or blood. Other common signs include the following: Weight loss.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_coccidia_in_my_cat_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat coccidia in my cat at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Coccidia is usually eliminated in cats with an oral antimicrobial medication. Sulfadimethoxine (Albon) is the most commonly used product, though there are other medications that may be recommended.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_other_cats_get_coccidia\"><\/span>Can my other cats get coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is coccidia in cats contagious to humans or other pets? <b>Coccidia can infect cats, dogs, and even humans. Fortunately, host animals are usually affected by different species of coccidia, which means that spreading the infection between different species (e.g. from cat to dog) is highly unlikely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_feline_coccidiosis_contagious\"><\/span>Is feline coccidiosis contagious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Remember, the most common form of coccidia in cats, Isospora felis, is <b>not contagious to people or dogs, and most adult cats eliminate the infection without any treatment. If you have a kitten, your cat is acting sick, or you&#8217;re worried in any way, never hesitate to ask your local vet for help.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_coccidia_contagious_during_treatment\"><\/span>Is coccidia contagious during treatment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is coccidia contagious to humans or other pets? <b>Coccidia is contagious between dogs. Fortunately, the protozoa are host-specific, so while cats can become infected with certain subspecies of Isospora, your dog cannot pass the disease to cats in the household. Similarly, the disease is not contagious for humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_rid_of_coccidia_in_cats\"><\/span>How long does it take to get rid of coccidia in cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How is coccidiosis treated? The most common drug used to treat coccidiosis is a sulfa-class antibiotic, sulfadimethoxine. It is typically administered for <b>5-20 days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_kittens_recover_from_coccidia\"><\/span>Can kittens recover from coccidia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cats that are properly treated and supported typically make a full recovery from coccidiosis. Daily removal of feces from the litterbox, routine cleaning of the environment, and treating all cats in contact with the infected cat are recommended to prevent the spread of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does coccidia last in cats?Does coccidia go away in cats?How long does it take coccidia to clear up?How long does it take for coccidia diarrhea to go away?How does an indoor cat get coccidia?Is coccidia in cats contagious to other cats?How long does it take for coccidia to go away&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-172237","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172237"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172237"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/172237\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172237"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=172237"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172237"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}