Fungal Infections
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ringworm in Dogs Ringworm; it sounds like a parasite, but it’s not. Ringworm is actually a fungus—a particularly yucky fungus because it is zoonotic, meaning it can be passed from one species to another. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) in Dogs Do you live in desert region? Don't miss this blog. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Aspergillosis in Your Dog This fungus is surprising common in the environment. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Histoplasmosis in cats Your cat would most likely become infected with histoplasmosis by inhaling fungal spores, which then set up camp in her lungs and multiply, causing a localized infection. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Canine Histoplasmosis Who knew that the dirt we walk on harbors a fungus called Histoplasma capsulatum that can cause a chronic, noncontagious infection called histoplasmosis in animals and humans. Histoplasmosis is found globally and most commonly affects dogs and cats. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ringworm in Dogs Ringworm; it sounds like a parasite, but it’s not. Ringworm is actually a fungus—a particularly yucky fungus because it is zoonotic, meaning it can be passed from one species to another. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Ringworm in Cats Ringworm; it sounds like a parasite, but it’s not. Ringworm is actually a fungus—a particularly yucky fungus because it is zoonotic, meaning it can be passed from one species to another. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cryptococcosis in Dogs As with humans, dogs can get fungal infections. They are fairly common and can be caused by several different types of fungi–one being a yeast-like fungus called cryptococcus. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Cryptococcosis in Cats As with humans, cats can get fungal infections. They are fairly common and can be caused by several different types of fungi–one being a yeast-like fungus called cryptococcus. Read More > |
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Dog Diseases & Conditions A-Z Blastomycosis in Dogs Blastomycosis is a potentially deadly disease that is caused by a fungus found in damp soil where mold is present. Read More > |
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Cat Diseases & Conditions A-Z Feline blastomycosis Blastomycosis is a potentially deadly disease that is caused by a fungus found in damp soil where mold is present. Read More > |