What is valley fever in dogs?

Valley Fever is a respiratory disease that affects both humans and animals. While other animals are susceptible to Valley Fever as well, it manifests itself mostly in dogs because they are usually more exposed to dusty areas and have a tendency to sniff them, thereby inhaling the offending spores. 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

Valley Fever is limited to the lungs of dogs, and is not contagious to humans or other dogs. The severe cough cannot cause the infection to spread; only inhalation of the fungal spores can cause Valley Fever. Valley Fever in dogs is a fungal infection that can affect the lungs. read more