Poor Duke, he's a little more alert today. He still has an awful odor coming from his nose. This is what the Blastomycosis did to his nose. I just hope that's all it did to him...
from everything I've read, it won't get better. This thing causes bone deformities, it's not just swollen, it's bone.
Also found out it can attack the eyes, genital areas, and cause anemia, if it is severe enough. Duke's case was severe, no thanks to the vet!
If you live near water, or have sandy soil, your dog is at greater risk. Watch for the symptoms I posted under JUST SOME THOUGHTS...
Duke seems to be doing a little better today, but the more I read, I wonder just how much damage there will be...poor baby.
I work in a vet hopital and we see a few cases a year of Blasto. Our own vet recently had his own dog diagnosed after weeks of tests trying to figure out what was wrong. It never occured to him that it may be Blasto as it was December. Apparently it is only present in certain areas ( and apparently transported if that's how Duke got it) Western ontario and eastern manitoba is really bad so here in winnipeg we sometimes get the cases. I have never thought of it being transported soil though...that puts a whole new spin on things!
Sorry for Duke
Hi everyone! After many years of wanting a basset, our family has finally decided the time is right and we have just adopted a beautiful little girl who will be coming home next week. While we were busy puppy-proofing our home, an interesting question came up that I cannot seem to find the...
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Hi everyone,
Well.. its finally here. Jeremiah comes home Monday at 8 weeks old. I've been reading up on bassetts. I'm a first time owner. He gets micro chipped and 1st set of shots on monday. Just any good positive honest feedback on how to get through the first week with a basset puppy for...
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Many thanks :)
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I have a goofy basset named Henry who is almost 3 years old. When he became part of my family, he came with Giardia. That was treated, but later, he began to have a truly unpleasant odor and I learned a few months ago, he had to have his anal glands expressed. Now, the smell and the...
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