Giardia is one of them ... Since it can spread to other animals, this is not a cat-specific disease. It’s found in all parts of the world and once a cat is infected, consistent treatment ...

Giardia: Giardiasis refers to a syndrome of diarrhea ... The tick becomes infected after feeding on the blood of an infected animal. Once infected, the tick can transmit the disease to its next host.

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The Salina Animal Shelter is initiating a quarantine for all dogs due to a giardia outbreak. Giardia is a microscopic parasite that can infect dogs’ intestines.