Species: Dog
Condition: Blastomycosis
Organ System: Cardiovascular
A systemic fungal infection which is caused by Blastomyces dertatitidis, the infection is prevalent in North America. Although relatively rare, the infection can be fatal. The fungal spores are inhaled by dogs from moist soil and vegetation. The initial infection starts from the lungs and quickly spread to the lymphatics, skin, eyes, and bones. Large sporting breeds of dogs that live close to bodies of water often have higher risks of developing the disease. If left untreated, the dog can die from the widespread infection. Dogs with compromised immune systems are more likely to succumb to the fungal infection. Treatment involves anti-fungal medication and is usually successful if the infection is detected during the early phase of the disease.
Breeds exposed to Blastomycosis – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bearded Collie Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Hungarian Puli Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Siberian Husky Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Poodle – Toy Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Puli Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Siberian Husky – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Welsh Springer Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bearded Collie – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cocker Spaniel – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Miniature Poodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Cavoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Puli – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Hungarian Puli – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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