Dasty. Image courtesy: WAOW TV
MERRILL, WI (WSAU-WAOW) – The Merrill Police Department’s newest K9, Dasty, is battling blastomycosis.
Dasty has shown some improvement since being diagnosed. His breathing rate has since reduced to a more normal and stable rate. He is eating, he is taking his meds, he is moving around and getting inquisitive again, according to a press release from Merrill Police Department.
The dog has been at an animal hospital in Appleton since March 4 and is getting oxygen to help him breathe.
All of these are encouraging signs for the K9 who started experiencing symptoms of illness just over a week ago.
According to a press release from the Merrill Police Department, Dasty started experiencing various symptoms of an unknown origin.
Blastomycosis is a fungal infection. According to WebMD, if a dog has a weak immune system, gets a severe infection, or the infection spreads to other parts of the body, blastomycosis can make them very sick. Dogs are also more likely than other animals to get blastomycosis.
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