Is valley fever contagious in dogs?

Valley fever in dogs is a fungal infection that requires long term treatment. This disease is most common in the dry and dusty states of the south west in the US such as Southwestern Texas, Mexico, Arizona and California. read more

Valley fever in dogs is a fungal infection that requires long term treatment. This disease is most common in the dry and dusty states of the south west in the US such as Southwestern Texas, Mexico, Arizona and California. Canine Valley Fever. There are namely 2 types of valley fever observed in dogs: primary valley fever and disseminated valley fever. read more

Valley Fever can take two main forms of disease in the dog, the Primary Disease and the Disseminated Disease. The Primary Disease is limited to the lungs. Symptoms of Primary Valley Fever include a harsh dry cough, a fever, a lack of appetite, and lethargy or depression. read more

Owners spend hundreds to thousands of dollars each year, especially in Arizona, diagnosing, treating, and following up care for their dogs with Valley Fever. It is estimated that valley fever costs all Arizona dog owners at least $60 million per year. read more