Our dog has giardia. can i catch it? what are typical symptoms and treatment?

Giardia Details...: Transmission of infectious Giardia cysts occurs via three routes: waterborne, foodborne, or fecal-oral transmission. Exercise caution when cleaning up feces, use gloves and wash hands afterward. Risk is very low. 50% of patients clear the infection with experiencing symptoms. Typical symptoms include diarrhea, malaise, cramps, nausea, etc. Treatment: symptomatic management and antibiotics.

Giardia Lamblia: Usually a different type of Giardia infects dogs and cats vice the one that infects humans. Very low risk.Sx's – there may be no sx's or diarrhea, oily floating stool, gas, nausea, vomiting & abdominal cramps. If untreated it can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration & weight loss. Diagnosis- via blood test for antibodies & checking stool for parasites.