Treat Animals
Treat all nonpregnant animals with fenbendazole for 5 days. On the last day of treatment, mov them to a holding facility while a clean area is established. When the animals are moved back to the clean area, treat them once again with a 5 –day course of fenbendazole or albendazole. May also treat with metronidazole for 5 days.
Decontaminate the Environment
Establish a clean area. If possible this can be the whole facility. Otherwise, create a few clean runs or cages, separate from the others. Remove all fecal material from the areas since the organic matter in feces can greatly decrease the effectiveness of many disinfectants. Steam clean the area. Quaternary ammonium disinfectants used according to manufacturer’s directions or a 1:5 or 1:10 solution of bleach can usually kill the cysts within one minute. Allow the area to dry for several days before reintroducing the animals. Note: Use extreme caution when using quaternary ammonium compounds and bleach solutions. Use proper ventilation, gloves, and protective clothing.
Clean the Animals
Cysts can remain stuck to the haircoats of infected animals. So during treatment and before moving the treated animals to the clean area, they should be regularly shampooed and rinsed well. Especially concentrate around the tail and anus.
Prevent Reintroduction of Giardia
Giardia can be brought into the kennel either by introducing an infected animal or on your shoes or boots. Any new animal should be quarantined from the rest of the animals and be treated and cleaned as described above. You should use either disposable shoe covers or clean shoes/boots and use a footbath containing quaternary ammonium compounds to prevent people from reintroducing Giardia