Coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) in Dogs and Cats: State-of-the-Art Review

Course overview

This discussion provides a comprehensive, evidence-based review of coccidioidomycosis (Valley Fever) in dogs and cats with an emphasis on practical clinical decision-making. Topics include epidemiology and risk factors, recognition of pulmonary and disseminated disease, interpretation of diagnostic tests including antibody serology and point-of-care assays, treatment selection, monitoring of therapeutic response, and management of relapse. Case-based examples are incorporated throughout to illustrate common diagnostic and therapeutic challenges encountered in clinical practice.