Dimond

Thanks for your response- I was lucky to get a cancelled appointment on Friday with Geelong Creature Comfort in Belmont. I had noticed that info on the web and although I had taken Poppy to a vet nearby he really needs specialised advice and treatment. Coon hound disease in Australia is quite rare so I’ve found it difficult to get the right advice.

I think it’s Coon Hound Desease

I think it’s Coon hound disease

Thanks for your responses. We did have a blood test and X-ray done 6 months ago when he had the first episode of paralysis in all legs - unfortunately it didn’t shed any light on his condition. He has been given antibiotics and charcoal tablets to assist if it is an internal in free cation. We live on a farm in Victoria so we have ruled out ticks. it’s day 3 since we first noticed him stumbling and finding it difficult to walk. Front legs went first and by day 2 back legs followed. Day 3 and he is just laying in his bed and his ability to move is greatly restricted. I have to carry him outside to try to get him to go to the toilet - although he hasn’t yet. Keeping him hydrated with a syringe. I think I’ll have to try and get another opinion from another vet as it is obviously very difficult to diagnose

My Jack Russell who is 6 years old has come down with a second bout of paralysis in all 4 legs and can’t walk. 6 months ago this happened and was very serious as he was totally immobilised for 8 weeks. Vet couldn’t definitely explain why. Suggested it was a bacterial infection spread into the bloodstream. My dog was extremely healthy prior to this then one day we noticed him stumbling and couldn’t walk as the front legs were giving way. Next day he lost mobility in the back legs and eventually wholbody. Couldn’t go to toilet or move. At this stage I thought he would die. He couldn’t be left alone. I had to feed him with a siringe and give him water this way. It took 8 weeks of constant care for him to recover. 2 days ago it’s all happening again and I am totally confused as to what is causing this. Vet is as well. He’s only had about 3 cases similar in his career. Can anyone shed light on this - I thought it wS extremely unlucky to experience this once let alone twice. I have another jack Russell as she is fine. They both have the same food each night so I’m at a loss to explain or understand what is causing the paralysis. Any help you maybe able help with would be appreciated.