Blastomycosis - Fungus Found in Wet Areas with High Nitrogen
I believe the information is worth knowing by our members, even
though toy foxes may not be running around in the woods or near
streams. It isn’t impossible for a yard to have wet spots, and with
falling leaves have a higher than normal nitrogen level which would
induce fungus growth, and thereby causing Blastomycosis to be very
possible, particularly in the spring and fall. At least if toy fox
owners are aware of this problem, they can mention it to the vet
when they take a dog in for exam if it’s showing signs similar to
those caused by this disease. Please note that a pet owner lost a
Minpin from this disease, as the Veterinarian wasn’t familiar with
it, and didn’t treat it with the right antibiotic promptly. I do
believe the Minpin had some other health issues that added to the
problem, as it only lived 4 days after being in the woods on an
outing.
Connie Blanken
Health Chair