Treating Giardhia

Hi does anyone have any suggestions on treating Giardhia? I have two mama cats who just had babies 2wks ago. Before they delivered the vet confirmed it was Giardhia. I tried Panacur twice and currently on a second dose of better meds. I scoop the litter box religiously, and change the litter twice a week, plus clean with bleach thoroughly. Vet suggested bathing but these moms are somewhat feral and very protective of their babies. I feel like it's a constant battle trying to get rid of it and seems impossible. I know if I don't they will transmit it to their babies. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Your vet is the one you should be discussing this with. Giardia is a serious parasite.

Agree with catspaws; I would think treating it in the mother cat would be difficult --but vitally important--because she no doubt is nursing.

I just read up on the treatment for giardia.  It is Flagyl (metronidazole). I found that some is secreted in the milk, so it is not recommended for cats that are nursing kittens. It is also not recommended for young kittens.

This is probably why the vet hasn't given it yet. I will do more research later.

They have both seen the vet and yes they both are in their second treatment of metronidazile. The Panacur did nothing as the metro isn't either. She said it can be very difficult to treat because by bathing themselves they keep spreading it. She said if you can bathe the cat that would be ideal, but not an option for either. I just thought someone would've gone thru this and have some other advice how to get rid if it. I heard they have vaccines for dogs for giardhia not sure about cats. That was my next question for my vet

Sounds to me like you are keeping on top of the situation.