Does My Dog Show Signs Of Coonhound Paralysis?

Has your dog been in contact with a raccoon in the past 7 to 14 days?

Does your dog exhibit stiff gait?

Does your dog have slow reflexes?

Does your dog have low muscle tone?

Does your dog have weakened vocal ability?

Does your dog exhibit labored breathing?

Does your dog shows a decrease in muscle bulk?

Does your dog exhibit facial muscle weakness?

Does your dog exhibit muscular weakness in all four limbs which may progress to paralysis in all limbs?

Is your dog in pain?

Does your dog exhibit oversensitivity to pain stimuli?

Idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis or coonhound paralysis is a disease transferred to dogs through infected raccoon's saliva. Any breed is at risk, but dogs that regularly come into contact with raccoons are at increased risk, such as hunting dogs and dogs that live in rural or wooded areas. Although diagnosis with this disease does not necessarily involve an encounter with a raccoon, chances are that your dog doesn't have coonhound paralysis as the incidence of this disease is low. However, if you suspect something may be wrong with your dog, you should consult with your veterinarian.

Your dog doesn't show any common symptom of coonhound paralysis. This disease is often seen in dogs that live in North America as well as in those areas where raccoons are present but overall incidence is quite low. Any breed is at risk, but dogs that regularly come into contact with raccoons are at increased risk, such as hunting dogs and dogs that live in rural or wooded areas.

Your dog shows a few common symptoms of coonhound paralysis. Since some symptoms of idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis or coonhound paralysis are non-specific it can't be said with certainty that your dog had contracted this particular illness. However, any of the symptoms can point to a possibly serious health issue so it is advised that you consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible.

Your dog shows several common symptoms of coonhound paralysis. Since some symptoms of idiopathic polyradiculoneuritis or coonhound paralysis are non-specific it can't be said with certainty that your dog had contracted this particular illness. However, any of the symptoms can point to a possibly serious health issue so it is advised that you consult with your veterinarian as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will take a detailed background medical history from you before making the full physical evaluation.

Your dog shows all common symptoms of coonhound paralysis. Seek your veterinarian's help as soon as possible. Your veterinarian will take a detailed background medical history from you before making the full physical evaluation. If the disease is confirmed your veterinarian will make a treatment plan for your pet. Recovery is different for individual dogs. Some may begin to recover quickly, within days and weeks, while others never completely recover. At-home care and therapy are essential, in either case.