I need advice!!! Gracie is very sick!!!**UPDATE ON POST 20**NOT GOOD**

[lute]

I noticed Gracie had a raspy voice the last week or so and didn't think a lot of it. Then Saturday evening I noticed her back foot was very swollen and oozing in between her toes. She also has a raw spot on her back. I wasn't able to take her to the vet until Monday afternoon.

The vet took x-rays of her chest and found the issue. Gracie has a SEVERE fungal problem. I have no idea how she would have gotten it. The vet gave her meds. He said she would be on it for the next 60-90 days. He said she has a good chance of getting through this with only the mads, but she has it so bad she could still take a turn for the worst. If she does we are off to a specialist.

Has anyone had any experience with this before? Is there anything else I can do to help her?

[Freedom]

So sorry to read this! I have read that the fungal infections are more common in certain parts of the country, but I really don't know anything about them.

I pray that the meds will help dear Gracie recover rapidly!

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Gracie. I researched fungal infections pretty extensively last year when Sherman got sick. The vets were actually hoping he did have a fungal infection, because at least it would be treatable. Sadly, that wasn't the case. But I did read that it's pretty common in the midwest but not on the east coast. They are supposed to be fairly tough to get rid of, be sure you give her all the doses of meds. Keep a close eye if she seems to be developing breathing problems.

(((hugs))) You must be pretty scared for her, we'll send sibe vibes & keep Gracie & you in our prayers.

It sounds like the diagnosis might be blastomycosis, that's what they thought Shermie had. Here is an article.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

I don't know much about fungal infections, but I hope Gracie will be ok!

[WELOVESPUPPIES]

I also do not know anything about fungal infections but I will definitely keep Gracie in my prayers. ((Hugs)) to you both.

[lute]

thanks for all the hugs everyone. Thank you for the article!

Gracie didn't eat last night. That is not like her. She's my food hog. I have to run into the clinic today to get my check. I'm going to mention it to the vet while I'm there. She is definately getting worse.

[lizbud]

thanks for all the hugs everyone. Thank you for the article!

Gracie didn't eat last night. That is not like her. She's my food hog. I have to run into the clinic today to get my check. I'm going to mention it to the vet while I'm there. She is definately getting worse.

This might throw her off her food for a day or so, but It's great that you got her meds quickly.
Did you ask the Vet how she could have picked this up?

[boomersooner]

Good wishes and prayers for little Gracie!

[chocolatepuppy]

Prayers headed out to Gracie.

[cassiesmom]

Prayers for Gracie.

[Ginger's Mom]

More prayers going out for Gracie.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Gracie. Come on, little girl, eat!

[cyber-sibes]

Did you ask the Vet how she could have picked this up?

Liz - the spores are usually inhaled from infected ground. NO way to predict or prevent it, but they suggest keeping your dogs out of wooded moist areas as much as possible.
More prayers for Gracie

[lute]

Liz - the spores are usually inhaled from infected ground. NO way to predict or prevent it, but they suggest keeping your dogs out of wooded moist areas as much as possible.
More prayers for Gracie

Yes, that's what he said. I go hiking with the dogs. Who knows where she got it. She didn't eat again last night either. I'm worried sick and now I have to leave for TN. I have a dog show. I'm so worried something will happen to her while I'm gone. I can't not go though. I have clients' dogs.

[cyber-sibes]

Try not to worry about Gracie too much. Your parents will keep giving her meds, there isn't much else you can do at this point, really.
Go to the show & give your clients your best - they're counting on you.
We'll all keep up the prayers, & your vet is on top of it. Good luck at the show!