Update

Dani has a fungal infection in her lungs. First thought was 'Valley Fever' but blood test for that is negative - but that is still the most likely diagnosis and the tests do come back 'negative' and then are postive at a later date. The vet is running an additional test for a different 'fungal' strain - but that is what she appears to have. Her lungs are hazy and she is wheezing a lot - making it clear that she is not 'clearing her throat' - she is wheezing. She's not eating, is lethargic, tired and listless. Poor puppy. She perks up if she's being held and will sometimes go into her 'protective barking mode' long enough to be the 'old Dani'. But for the most part, she is a very sick dog.

We are treating her with antibiotics and anti-fungals and we hope they will 'work'. She's been on the meds for not quite a week and as of this AM, doesn't seem any better. We are hopeful but cautious. She is getting lots of TLC and being 'spoiled' by her human brothers.