Each year, about 1,000 cases of valley fever are reported in dogs across California. If your dog or other pet is diagnosed with valley fever, researchers say it may be a signal that you should get checked.
Valley fever is caused by a fungus that lives beneath the soil. When construction or farming disturbs the ground, the fungal spores can become airborne, where both humans and pets can breathe them in.
"That puts them in close contact with the fungus that's in the soil, and that might even mean there's more cases in dogs than there are in people," said Dr. Jane Sykes, professor of veterinary medicine and epidemiology at UC Davis.
"There are several cases where the dog and their owners have developed the disease around the same time," Sykes said.
UC Davis is one of the few places where both people and pets can be treated for the disease.
Dr. Sykes says awareness is key, as valley fever can often be misdiagnosed — not just in people, but by veterinarians as well.
To help reduce your risk, especially if you work in construction, gardening, or dig into dirt regularly, wearing a mask is one of the best preventive steps you can take.
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