Valley Fever In Dogs Symptoms And Treatment
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Valley fever in dogs symptoms and treatment. The symptoms include milk fever unexplained weight loss chest pains and coughing up mucus with blood in it. Supportive treatments for sick dogs other treatments for valley fever are mainly directed at supportive care. In most cases where symptoms are mild to moderate dogs may need to have their physical activity limited as they recover and. Treatment for valley fever in dogs depends on the severity of symptoms.
Making your dog feel better while the antifungal medication starts to heal the infection. Persistent fever lack of appetite. More than 90 percent of dogs that are treated for valley fever will survive according to the university of arizona. Complications in the most serious cases the infection moves beyond the lungs into.
Dogs that develop valley fever will require a course of treatment with anti fungal medications. Dogs with symptoms involving several parts of the body particularly the brain or that do not respond well to anti fungal medication have a worse prognosis. One of the most common symptoms in dogs with valley fever is a harsh dry hacking or honking cough. Pain and fever relief.
Lethargy or signs of depression. Unfortunately relapses are common even with appropriate treatment so it is very important to monitor dogs closely. There is no preventive vaccine for valley fever.