chinsmom
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My little guy has been diagnosed with Giardia. My vet has given me one round of a parasite medication, there were 5 applications given. It seemed like he was getting better - his droppings returned to the proper consistency. Things were looking really good for about three days, then his droppings started becoming soft again. He is due for another round again starting on the 10th, which we will do. What I need advice on is this: I think he got the infection from our water - being the novice that I am, we were giving him tap water, but we are on a well and I understand that well water is the worst thing you can give a chin. I am now giving him bottled spring water, changing it every day. I wash his bottle and food dish every day, and I scrub his cage and saucer every day with bleach water. Is there anything else I can do? Any suggestions would be greatfully appreciated. He eats and drinks well, and he plays like there is nothing wrong, but he has to be transferred to a carrier while I'm cleaning - he hates that with a passion! I'm sure this daily aggrivation has to be stressing him.