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KOCCI FREE With Antioxidants!

An ORGANIC All-Natural Dietary Supplement that acts as an ANTI-PARASITIC with antioxidants

Formulated to Help Your Pet Overcome COCCIDIOSIS (Also Known as COCCIDIA)!

What is Coccidia (Coccidiosis)?

Coccidia are small protozoan’s (one-celled organisms) that live in the lining of the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats, most commonly in kittens and puppies but can be found in older pets as well. Animals will start to show symptoms when the immune system is suppressed by a change in diet, atmosphere, contracting an illness, stress or in other ways.

Most Coccidia are 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 it generally refers to the disease as coccidiosis (or coccidia).

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.

How are Coccidia transmitted?

A puppy or kitten is not 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 the cysts and the Coccidia will develop within their intestines.

Since young puppies and kittens (usually those less than six months of age) have no immunity to Coccidia, the organisms reproduce in great numbers and parasitize the young animal’s intestines.

Oftentimes this has severe effects. From exposure to the Coccidia in feces to onset of the illness is about 7-10 days. Most puppies and kittens who are ill from Coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older.

Although most infections are the result of being passed down from the mother at birth, this is not always the case. Any infected kitten or puppy that is contagious in breeding facilities, shelters, animal hospitals, etc., should isolate those infected from those that are not.

Coccidia organisms are not limited to dogs and cats. It can also be found in other animals such as kid goats, birds, cows, humans etc. (usually transmitted the same way). The most common type of coccidia found in dogs and cats do not have any effect on humans.

However, there are less common types of coccidia that can put humans at risk.

One parasite, called Cryptosporidium, may be carried by dogs or cats, and may possibly be transmitted to people. This parasite has been found in public water supplies in some major cities.

Another coccidial organism, Toxoplasma, is carried by cats and is of GREAT concern to pregnant women due to the potential cause of birth defects in newborns. This organism is able to complete its life cycle in the cat only. These two coccidial parasites pose a health risk for immune-suppressed humans (i.e., AIDS patients, those who are taking immune suppressant drugs, cancer patients, and the elderly etc.).

Good hygiene and proper disposal of dog and cat feces are important in minimizing risk of transmission of all parasites to humans. Even though there is risk of pets transmitting parasites to humans, it does not warrant removing the pet from the household.

 If the woman is pregnant, have the cat checked for Toxoplasma at your local veterinarian health care provider.

What are the symptoms of Coccidiosis?

The primary sign of an animal suffering with Coccidiosis is diarrhea. A puppy (sometimes older dogs) will show more symptoms:

• Vomiting

• Loss of appetite

• Diarrhea – (may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection)

• Mucous – may be present in the stool

• In advanced cases • All of the above plus

• Bloody diarrhea

• Pieces of the intestinal lining may be found in the stool

• Dehydration

• Weak hind legs

• Seizures

• In some instances, death

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 that 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. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis. 

 KOCCI FREE is an ORGANIC all natural antibiotic which can help:

• Build and stimulate the immune system

• Rid the body of microscopic parasites

• Kills viruses, bacteria and fungus

• Soothe the digestive system

• Helps rid the body of free radicals I

f your pet is exposed Kocci Free may also be used to help protect your pet from illness

KOCCI FREE is best when used in conjunction with Parvaid or “Kitty Distempaid”

The Parvaid (for dogs) or Kitty Distempaid (for cats) may help your animal with the symptoms associated from coccidia.

It can relieve stress caused by the nerves from the coccidial infection.

Life Cell Support is used in conjunction with KOCCI FREE to cleanse the blood, liver and lymphatic system

As one continues to rid the body of coccidia, Life Cell Support is useful in detoxing the system to help the body get well more rapidly (usually after a vaccination).