Giardia hell, part 2

So, what is Giardia?

It is a small, nasty one-cell parasite (protozoa) that exist on the intestines (intestinum tenue) and the intestinal membrane and thus, the feces.
Statistically, it is more likely that a cat from a pedigree cattery is affected, than a moggie. This due to the higher concentration of cats sharing the same litterbox and living area. The Swedish veterinary institute, SVA, confirms that 10% of all feces they have tested are positive for Giardia. However, they estimate that the actual number of cats with Giardia is greater since not all cats show symptoms. The estimated number is 30% of all pedigree kittens sold could be affected by Giardia. Despite this the knowledge about this parasite remains rather low, so therefore I have tried to write down what I've gathered from the internet and the SVA.

Giardia hell, part 1

Super trooper Styx during Giardia, trying to keep warm 

So, there are a few parasites than can affect your pedigree cat that are tricky to spot, but are more common and spread than you - and probably your veterinary - know.
Giardia is one of those parasites.
So why will I write about this parasite? Because my new pedigree Bengal kittens are affected and I thought I would document some of the journey to recovery.
The short version is that our Bengals got Giardia, in this post I will write the hellish road to get a diagnosis. About the utter helplessness, frustration and anger when you see your loved kitty is unwell and you feel like noone is listening to you.
Be warned - a wall of text is coming up!