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For ear infections, go to your local GNC or Health food store where they have the APPLE CIDER VINEGAR WITH MOTHER IN IT.....this stuff is awesome and has many health benefits. Get an eye dropper or a feeding syringe and flood the ear with this solution after shaking the bottle well. Rub the ear and let the pup shake his head...he will scratch his ears for a few minutes, but do this weekly and you will have NO infections or ear mites.

Kocci Free (formerly known as Coccidia) is an all natural organic herbal treatment remedy with antioxidants formulated to help your pet overcome coccidiosis (also known as coccidia or cocci) and giardia (aka giardiasis). This natural Kocci Free remedy can help your dog, cat, bird, goat, sheep, guinea pig, horse, ferret, rabbit, raccoon, and other animals eliminate coccidia and giardia infection.

What is Coccidiosis?

Coccidia are small protozoans that multiply in the intestinal tracts of dogs, cats, goats, and other animals though most commonly in kittens, puppies, kids, and young animals less than 6 months of age, but coccidia can also affect adult animals whose immune system is suppressed or in animals who are stressed in other ways (i.e., change in ownership, other disease present, etc.). Cat and dog coccidia are most often of the genus called Isospora. Isospora canis and I. ohioensis are the species most often encountered in dogs; I. felis and I. rivolta are the most common in cats. Regardless of which species is present we generally refer to the disease as coccidiosis. As a puppy or kitten ages it tends to develop a natural immunity to the effects of coccidia. As an adult it may carry coccidia in its intestines, shed the cysts in the feces, but experience no ill effects.

What is Giardiasis?

Giardiasis, aka Giardia, are small protozoans that can affect nearly all warm blooded beings, humans and animals. Animals or people can be affected by consuming water or food that is contaminated with giardia cysts. When giardia reach the gastrointestinal tract they swiftly multiply and block the intestinal absorption causing loose, mucousy stools, diarrhea, listlessness, weight loss, dehydration, and can cause scarring in the small intestine, pancreatic insufficiency, and malabsorption syndromes.

People can get giardia infections from their pets. Fecal testing is not as accurate as it should be. People and animals can test negative even when they have giardia infection, so it may take numerous fecal smears to confirm infection.

People and pets that are infected with giardia can get it again, so it is essential to disinfect well. Finding the source of giardia is helpful, as eliminating giardia from your home and property can be difficult as the cysts are very hardy. They can survive standard chlorination protocols for drinking water. They survive freezing down to –13C and in drying fecal material for long periods of time.

How are coccidia transmitted?

A puppy or kitten is born with the coccidia organisms in its intestine. However, once born, the puppy or kitten is frequently exposed to its mother's feces and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts in her feces then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop in their intestines. Since young puppies and kittens, usually those less than six months of age, have no immunity to coccidia, the organisms reproduce in large numbers and parasitize the young animal's intestines. Oftentimes, this has severe effects.

From exposure to the coccidia in feces to the onset of the illness is about 13 days. Most puppies, kittens, and other animals who are ill from coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older. Although most infections are the result of spread from the mother, this is not always the case. Any infected animal is contagious to other animals. In breeding facilities, shelters, animal hospitals, etc. it is wise to isolate those infected from those who are not.

How did my pet get coccidiosis?

Stress plays a role in the development of coccidiosis. It is not uncommon for a seemingly healthy puppy, kitten, or other animal to arrive at its new home and develop diarrhea several days later leading to a diagnosis of coccidia. If the puppy or kitten has been at the new home for less than thirteen days then it had coccidia before it arrived. Remember the incubation period (from exposure to illness) is about thirteen days. If the puppy or kitten has been with its new owner several weeks, then the exposure to coccidia most likely occurred after the animal arrived at the new home. Often, coccidia was present only to surface during the stressful period of the puppy or kitten adjusting to a new home.

What are the symptoms of coccidiosis?

The primary sign of a pet suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases. Severely affected animals may also vomit, lose their appetite, become dehydrated, lethargic, and in some instances, die from the disease.

Most infected kittens and puppies are in the four to twelve week age group. The possibility of coccidiosis should always be considered when a loose stool or diarrhea is encountered from this age group. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis.

What are the risks?

Although many cases are mild it is not uncommon to see severe, bloody diarrhea result in dehydration and even death. This is most common in animals who are ill or infected with other parasites, bacteria, or viruses. Coccidiosis is very contagious, especially among young kittens and puppies. Entire kennels and catteries may become contaminated with puppies and kittens of many age groups simultaneously affected.

How is coccidiosis prevented or controlled?

Because coccidia is spread by the feces of carrier animals, it is very important to practice strict sanitation. All fecal material should be removed. Housing needs to be such that food and water cannot become contaminated with feces. Clean water should be provided at all times. Most disinfectants do not work well against coccidia; incineration of the feces, and steam cleaning, immersion in boiling water or a 10% ammonia solution are the best methods to kill coccidia. Coccidia can withstand freezing.

Cockroaches and flies can mechanically carry coccidia from one place to another. Mice and other animals can ingest the coccidia and when killed and eaten by a cat, for instance, can infect the cat. Therefore, insect and rodent control are very important in preventing coccidiosis.

The coccidia species of dogs and cats do not infect humans.

What is the traditional veterinary treatment for coccidia or giardia?

Traditional coccidia or giardia veterinary treatment consists of giving Albon (aka Sulfadimethoxine), Flagyl (aka Metronidazole), or Marquis (Ponazuril) for 10 to 14 days. In some cases, numerous 10 to 14 day treatment cycles are needed. Since neither Albon, Flagyl, or Marquis actually kill coccidia or giardia protozoan, they are not always effective. Kocci Free will eliminate these protozoan, even after numerous rounds of Albon and/or Flagyl have been unsuccessful.

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KOCCI FREE can help:

Stimulate immunity

Rid the body of microscopic parasites such as Coccidia and Giardia

Kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi

Soothe the digestive system

Rid the body of free radicals

Prevent coccidia or giardia if dosed preventatively

What are Kocci Free's natural remedy ingredients?

Kocci Free contains human grade organic anti-microbial and anti-parasitic herbs:

Olive leaf - An excellent anti-microbial against many species of virus and bacteria, as well as provides enhancement for the immune system. Olive leaf can lower blood pressure and improve circulation and help maintain blood sugar levels.

Mustard seed - Used in fevers, colds, influenza with anti-parasite properties.

Black seed - Immune stimulant, digestive, detoxifying, expectorant. Black seed provides ubiquitous immune and circulatory effects, as well as support for the pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and renal systems. Black seed is a detoxifier of the liver and blood pressure. It improves kidney functions, promotes the secretion or expulsion of phlegm, mucous or other matter from the respiratory tract, including the treatment of bronchial asthma, and promotes the expulsion of intestinal parasites, digestion and elimination.

Pau d'arco - Tonic, anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-biotic, anti-fungal, immune stimulant, cleanser. South American herb that reduces pain and enhances immunity; effective against microscopic parasites, fungus, viruses, and bacteria. It's particularly useful for infections of the upper respiratory system and gut. Large doses or continued use of this product can cause miscarriage in pregnant animals. Anti-bacterial. Large doses or continued use of this herb can cause miscarriage in pregnant animals.

Cloves - Anti-parasitic, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, stimulant. It has a positive effect on stomach ulcers, stops vomiting, relieves gas, simulates digestion, kills parasites, exhibits broad anti-microbial properties, effective against fungal infections, pain reliever, tonic, and carminative.

Grapefruit seed extract - Bactericide, fungicide, anti-viral, anti-parasitic compound. The antimicrobial activity of grapefruit seed extract (citricidal) is in the cytoplasmic membrane where the uptake of the amino acids is prevented and disorganization of the cytoplasmic membrane and leakage of low molecular weight cellular contents.

Jatoba - Anti-candidal, anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, stimulant, cough suppressant. For candida and yeast infections, fungal infections, prostatis, for cystitis and urinary tract infections, as a natural stimulant and energy tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions). Properties/Actions documented by research: anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-candidal, anti-fungal, hepatoprotective (liver protector), mulluscicidal (kills snails). Other properties/actions documented by traditional use: anti-dysenteric, anti-spasmodic, astringent, carminative, cough suppressant, digestive stimulant, cough suppressant, diuretic, purgative (strong laxative), stimulant, tonic (tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions), vermifuge (expels worms), wound healer.

Ethyl Alcohol - Preservative, Intensifier. Intensifies while preserving the properties of this herbal tincture.

Distilled water.