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Does My Dog Have A Fungal Infection (Coccidioidomycosis)?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Does your dog have a fever?

Is your dog lethargic?

Does your dog exhibits lameness?

Does your dog coughs (cough may be either dry and harsh, or moist)

Does your dog have difficulty breathing?

Are there any swelling in the joints?

Did your dog suffered extreme weight loss with muscle wasting?

Does your dog have enlarged lymph nodes?

Are there any skin ulcers and draining sores?

Does your dog have inflammation of the eyes?

Common conclusions

Your dog doesn't show any symptoms of fungal infection.

Your dog show few common symptoms of fungal infection. Most symptoms of Coccidioidomycosis are non-specific so it cannot be said with certainty that your dog does have a fungal infection. However, if you suspect that something is wrong with your dog take it to the veterinarian and have your dog examined. If the veterinarians in your area are seeing a lot of cases of coccidioidomycosis, it would be wise to avoid those areas.

Your dog shows several common symptoms of fungal infection. Most symptoms of Coccidioidomycosis are non-specific so it cannot be said with certainty that your dog does have a fungal infection. Take your dog to the vet. He will give your dog a proper diagnose, and a treatment plan. If the veterinarians in your area are seeing a lot of cases of coccidioidomycosis, it would be wise to avoid those areas.

Your dog shows all common symptoms of soil-borne fungal infection including concerning signs like extreme weight loss. Take your dog to the vet. He will give your dog a proper diagnose, and a treatment plan. Do not try to cure your pet before visiting the veterinarian. If the veterinarians in your area are seeing a lot of cases of coccidioidomycosis, it would be wise to avoid those areas.

References

https://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/respiratory/c_multi_coccidioidomycosis

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Hi! I’m Sreten Filipović. I graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at the University of Belgrade, with a master's degree in Environmental Protection in Agricultural Systems. I’ve worked as a researcher at Finland's Natural Resources Institute (LUKE) on a project aimed at adapting south-western Finland to drought episodes. I founded a consulting agency in the field of environment and agriculture to help farmers who want to implement the principles of sustainability on their farms. I’m also a founding member of the nonprofit organization Ecogenesis from Belgrade whose main goal is non-formal education on the environment and ecology. In my spare time, I like to write blog posts about sustainability, the environment, animal farming, horticulture, and plant protection. I’ve also published several science-fiction short stories. You can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreten-filipovi%C4%87-515aa5158/