What are the symptoms of Blastomycosis?
Blastomycosis is a chronic infection, and dogs are usually sick for several weeks before the diagnosis is made. Sometimes it can be mistaken for another illness like pneumonia. Be persistent in seeking a definitive cause. This can be your best defense for revealing this disease. That is why its SO IMPORTANT to learn and recognize the warning signs of Blasto. If you are unsure, ask your vet because its not something you want to wait and see if it gets better. Waiting can greatly decrease your dogs chances of survival. Click here to see the images of Blasto. A high percentage of dogs get Blasto in the lungs where it can show up first. The symptoms are almost identical as in humans as well. Just like any human disease too, early detection is crucial.