Fungal Disease in Canines

[Oklahomabassin]

Hope they get this sorted out really quick and get Jax back to playing & working like a puppy again!

Thank you!

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Isn’t valley fever a lung problem? Created by bat guano? I hope your friend recovers quickly!

I think you are thinking ofHistoplasmosis. Thank you!

 

[Oklahomabassin]

“ Quite a bit of bone loss in the humerus radius and ulna “.
Urine test can detect fungal infections. Bone biopsy definitive. Need to rule out “C” word.
Did you say how old Jax is ?

7.5 years old. I believe they collected a urine sample as well. We should have test results next week.

 

[XYZ]

What tests has been done?

None other than standard stuff at regular checkup. Vet is talking to a specialist buddy but we haven’t been back to hear what he’s learned.

 

[John6185]

I think you are thinking ofHistoplasmosis. Thank you!

Sorry, I was thinking of...

Coccidioidomycosis - Wikipedia​

In dogs, the most common symptom of coccidioidomycosis is a chronic cough, which can be dry or moist. Other symptoms include fever (in approximately 50% of cases), weight loss, anorexia,

 

[THAT Gurl]

7.5 years old. I believe they collected a urine sample as well. We should have test results next week.

My gosh!! He was just a puppy yesterday!!

 

[montesa]

My gosh!! He was just a puppy yesterday!!

Weren't we all

 

[bigred1]

Sorry to hear about Jax...hope they figure it out soon for you.

 

[Oklahomabassin]

Sorry to hear about Jax...hope they figure it out soon for you.

Thank you!

 

[Oklahomabassin]

We have a diagnosis on Jax. Its aspergillosis. We will be treating with anti fungal medication for possibly a long time.