08/06/2025
Gold stars all around this Golden boy! ⭐💛
Meet Brody, a lovable Golden Retriever, came to see us at UrgentVet feeling under the weather—he wasn't his usual energetic self, and was seen vomiting as well. After a thorough exam and diagnostic testing, we found a heavy load of coccidia—a pesky intestinal parasite that can cause serious tummy troubles, especially in young or stressed pets.
We started Brody on dewormers and supportive treatments to ease his symptoms. While we were at it, we also treated a surprise ear infection we discovered during his visit—talk about multitasking!
What is coccidia?
Coccidia are microscopic parasites that live in the intestinal lining of pets. They're most commonly picked up from contaminated environments or f***s and can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy. The good news? With prompt treatment, most pets recover quickly!
Our team was thrilled to hear that Brody was doing better when we checked in on him the next day. Locate your nearest UrgentVet location for all your same-day urgent care needs!