Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) in Cats

Symptoms and Types

Symptoms

• Symptoms of Valley Fever in Cats
Coccidioidomycosis is a disease which can develop in cats if they are exposed to the fungus Coccidioides immitis. The disease is much more prevalent in dogs, but in some rare cases cats have become ill from this fungus. Most cases of coccidioidomycosis occur in the southwestern USA and Mexico.

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Treatment and Care

Treatment

• Treating Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis) in Cats
Oral anti-fungal medications are administered in order to treat a coccidioidomycosis infection that is causing symptoms. The medications used are either ketoconazole or itraconazole. Ketoconazole is less expensive than itraconazole, but ketoconazole can cause side effects. Either of the medications must be given once at day for between 6-12 months.

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