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How do I know if my dog has Valley Fever? What are the signs?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 14 years and 6 months old | 15 lbs

Can a dog get Valley Fever?

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Answered By Eryn Taormina, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 13th, 2018

Hi there! To answer your question, yes, dogs can get Valley Fever. Here is a handout about Valley Fever in Dogs from the VCA Animal Hospital: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Coccidioidomycosis.aspx Here is also a link to a CDC website that mentions the area of California where Valley Fever is endemic: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Coccidioidomycosis.aspx I hope you find this answer helpful! Best of luck!

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