Sponsor Milo

Milo
Male
Color: Brindle
Age: 6
Size: 82 Lbs.
Cats: Cat Tolerant
Special Needs

Milo came to GPA Northwest with a noticeable limp in his front leg. After testing at an orthopedic specialist, he was diagnosed with Coccidia Mycosis, called Valley Fever in humans, this is a serious fungal disease that affects dogs joints and bones as well as other organs. Milo had severe pain from the damage to his front leg bone and is being treated with a special medication for the fungal disease. His prognosis is good but he needed specialized care for some time in the GPA Northwest Special Needs Program.

Because the disease affects the bones and the lungs in dogs, Milo had extensive x-rays of his chest and affected leg. His lungs are clear of any evidence of the fungus, which is a good sign for his recovery. It is now possible, with advances in treatment, for dogs with Coccidia Mycosis to recover and live pain-free lives. He may need to be on the anti fungal medication for the rest of his life but it's side effects can be minimal and he is tolerating the medication well at this time. Milo will go back for checkups with the internal medicine specialist regularly to monitor the effectiveness of his treatment.

Milo has been doing very well with his treatment and continues to be happy and free of pain from the disease. He is taking it easy in his foster home and enjoys the companionship of the other Greyhounds there as well as the attention of the foster parents he now has.