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\"Bloodhound\"<\/a>Blastomycosis, a fungal infection that primarily afflicts dogs in certain regions of the U.S., can kill a dog due to a severe lung infection. Even with proper treatment, the infection can be extremely difficult to clear, according to veterinarian Alicia Griffin. The initial symptoms are similar to other ailments, so owners must be sure to give veterinarians a thorough history for their dog, including any hunting or swimming activities because the fungus lives in moist soil and near water.<\/em> <\/strong>Dayton Daily News (Ohio)<\/a> (11\/7)<\/p>\n

By Jessica Heffner<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wade Rice\u2019s dog, Chase, loved nothing more than spending time in the water. But that passion may have also cost the dog his life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were no red flags at the beginning, and all of a sudden when the red flags appeared, it was too late,\u201d said Rice, of Springfield. \u201cSomething that he loved so much eventually killed him.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 2-year-old golden retriever contracted a fungal infection known as blastomycosis. The dog likely inhaled spores during his time at a waterhole at Buck Creek State Park. Within two weeks of diagnosing the disorder, Rice said Chase was dead.<\/p>\n

\u201cI watched him take his last breath,\u201d Rice said. \u201cBy no means did we think a healthy golden retriever, that something like this would strike him so quickly.\u201d<\/p>\n

The fungus grows in moist soil or vegetation, and mostly in shaded areas. Most prevalent in the summer and fall, the fungal infection can cause skin irritations, eye irritations and blindness. Once it enters the lungs, the spores multiply into large pods that can overwhelm the lungs and stop breathing, said Dr. Alicia Griffin, a veterinarian at Northside Veterinary Clinic in Springfield.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s one of those region-specific diseases,\u201d Griffin said. \u201cIt\u2019s such a severe disease and can progress so quickly that when an owner does experience this, it is very, very difficult to treat.\u201d<\/p>\n

Antibiotics combat the infection, and it can take several months to treat. However, the symptoms\u2014 fatigue, rash, disinterest in food\u2014 are so common with other ailments that often owners don\u2019t realize their pet has it. Without treatment, it is fatal. Griffin said it\u2019s important for owners to give their vets a full history during a check-up, including time spent by the water, for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a rare disorder\u2014 Northside has treated three known cases and three suspected cases this year. Hunting dogs and those that spend a lot of time by the water are most susceptible. Avoiding areas where fungus is common can help lessen the likelihood of contracting it, Griffin said, but owners shouldn\u2019t be afraid of letting their dogs near the water.<\/p>\n

Rice, who runs the \u201cSit, Stay and Play Dog Park\u201d in Huber Heights with his wife, said he\u2019d never heard of the infection before, and hopes other owners will keep a watchful eye.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf I can help just anyone see the signs \u2026 it\u2019s worth it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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