Fungal infection in lungs

[HUNTIN4FUN]

Has anyone ever heard or experienced this in your dogs? It has had me quite worried and I actually thought I was going to lose a good friend. I have ran the gamut of possibilities from ehrlichia to immune mediated disease. My once healthy 60# female Gsp is down to 46#. She is not out of the woods yet but I hope the next couple of days go better for her.

 

[kansasbrittany]

I don't know anything about the condition. Just wanted to say we're hoping the best for Ms. Liberty.

 

[519vx]

It could be blastomycosis, but your vet should have checked for that.

 

[Blaze Boy]

Grass Awn Possibly

Please consider an early season exposure to grass awns. They enter through the skin as well as being inhaled.

http://www.essfta.org/english-sprin...-research-faq/actinomyces-nocardia-infection/

I hope your dog is feeling better soon.

 

[birdshooter]

It could be blastomycosis, but your vet should have checked for that.

That is what I first thought of when he explained it. VERY serious condition and unless caught early enough, often times can be fatal.

 

[birdshooter]

Has anyone ever heard or experienced this in your dogs? It has had me quite worried and I actually thought I was going to lose a good friend. I have ran the gamut of possibilities from ehrlichia to immune mediated disease. My once healthy 60# female Gsp is down to 46#. She is not out of the woods yet but I hope the next couple of days go better for her.

Has the vet ruled out Blasto?

 

[HUNTIN4FUN]

Nope but I just got the call that she passed. Even though there are 4000 miles between us that sure doesn't help.

 

[519vx]

HUNTIN4FUN - I'm sorry for you about your pup. I only knew of blasto as a good friend of mine lost his 5 year old lab to it less than a month ago.

Prayers are with you.

 

[kansasbrittany]

Nope but I just got the call that she passed. Even though there are 4000 miles between us that sure doesn't help.

That's terrible man. She was so young and vibrant I'm sure being that far away makes it that much worse...I truly feel for you guys right now. You and your family will be in our thoughts.

 

[birdshooter]

So sorry to hear that man..... my Heart felt sympathies to you and the family.

Had a fellow I got to know from Illinois who had a very young GSP who suddenly acquired Blasto and even though the meds were starting to help some he finally passed.

Blasto is a nasty infection and one should read up on the symptoms as it's often misdiagnosed in the early stages. Your dog could actually have been in contact months before it shows itself. Those that are afflicted need to be in close contact with the vet and be persistent with them if things aren't getting better.