Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Indiana
Posts: 64

My B&T male 2 yrs old was in great health and condition 24 hrs ago. This morning he had diahrea bad and acted as though he couldn't controll his hind quarters very wobbly when standing . He didn't want to come out and eat but with a little coaxing he did come out and eat some but not like usual. The first thaing that came to mind was coonhound paralysis but I don't know all the symptoms of this or how they treat it. I gave him 2cc of antibiotic and some pills for the squirts but I am puzzled as to the sudden problem with him...

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Registered: Feb 2006
Location: Maryland
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Sounds like it could be coonhound paralysis better get him to a vet ASAP better safe than sorry.

Good Luck

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Registered: Feb 2004
Location: Indiana
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what are the symptoms of coonhound paralysis what causes it and how do they treat it.??

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Registered: May 2004
Location: WI
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dont mess around or you could lose your dog probably give you and antibiotic and steriods but could be other things too... maybe lymes you just cant know for sure without going to the vet

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Registered: Jun 2005
Location: TEXAS
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Polyradiculoneuritis is characterized by paralysis that begins in the hindquarters and moves forward, eventually involving the entire body. The disorder was first observed in coondogs and thus is called coonhound paralysis. The cause of the disease is unknown, but about half of affected dogs have been bitten or scratched by a coon 1 to 2 weeks before paralysis appears.

Most dogs with coonhound paralysis recover fully, although a few develop permanent wasting of some muscles. Mildly affected dogs recover within a few days, while recovery in severely affected dogs may take several months.

No immunity results from the disease, and recovered dogs may be affected again at a later date.

Vet gave my dog steroids and anitbotics. Usually starts with the dog getting hoarse, a slight limp, then they go down pretty quick. I went to one of the vet websites and looked up coonhound paralysis, it was very helpful with the syptoms. Greater Annapolis Veterinary Hospital's website is where I got some info. Jessica

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Registered: Aug 2003
Location: SHOW ME STATE - SEDALIA, MISSOURI
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My hound did this when he had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.
Linda Fennel had a female that had to be carried out of the woods one night. She lost her hind quarters and couldn't walk it was RMSF. If dog has dark stool and passing blood that is another sign but thats really catching it to late. Good luck..

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