Well guys it has been a rough few days.
I have been rescuing pit bulls for years and finally had found forever homes for all but one.
Breacher was a 100 pounds of pure joy. Always happy, always smiling and he loved to ride.
About a week ago the left side of his face swelled and guessing he had eaten or been stung I gave him Benadryl and the swelling went down. Then his left foot did the same thing along with right hind leg.
At the vet he tested positive for a tick born disease which is completely curable with antibiotics, however he did not respond so he was given a second round of a different meds still with no change.
He was admitted and given iv fluids and antibiotics but the next day he was diagnosed with Blastomycosis.
This is a fungal infection caused by mold from downed trees near bodies of water. The trees get wet, mold grows, the mold spores dry and are inhaled by the dog.
Two different vet clinics did all they could but he got to the point he could not hold down meds and the meds for this only come in oral form.
I was there for his final moments and then brought him back to the mountain that he loved so much.
A lot of people have K-9 companions on the trail. Although it is great to see them wander around while stopped please keep and eye on them especially around creeks, lakes and streams.
There is no rhyme or reason to this disease and while all pets and people can contract it, it seems to prefer young or middle aged male dogs.
They think this is because they are more likely to be out running and digging in the dirt.
After awhile I may rescue another pit tie but for now I will be riding solo.
I have been rescuing pit bulls for years and finally had found forever homes for all but one.
Breacher was a 100 pounds of pure joy. Always happy, always smiling and he loved to ride.
About a week ago the left side of his face swelled and guessing he had eaten or been stung I gave him Benadryl and the swelling went down. Then his left foot did the same thing along with right hind leg.
At the vet he tested positive for a tick born disease which is completely curable with antibiotics, however he did not respond so he was given a second round of a different meds still with no change.
He was admitted and given iv fluids and antibiotics but the next day he was diagnosed with Blastomycosis.
This is a fungal infection caused by mold from downed trees near bodies of water. The trees get wet, mold grows, the mold spores dry and are inhaled by the dog.
Two different vet clinics did all they could but he got to the point he could not hold down meds and the meds for this only come in oral form.
I was there for his final moments and then brought him back to the mountain that he loved so much.
A lot of people have K-9 companions on the trail. Although it is great to see them wander around while stopped please keep and eye on them especially around creeks, lakes and streams.
There is no rhyme or reason to this disease and while all pets and people can contract it, it seems to prefer young or middle aged male dogs.
They think this is because they are more likely to be out running and digging in the dirt.
After awhile I may rescue another pit tie but for now I will be riding solo.