LisaCC Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 There is no way to tell if it was the death adder as it was more than 24 hrs from when the supposed bite would of happened to when the specialist saw her. But from the other similiar case and then Ruby's added symptom of having no facial reflexs (now improved a little) they are leaning more towards Coonhound Paralysis. But the only way to actually diagnose that by doing a very very expensive spinal tap. Either way treatment is the same so there is really no point doing the spinal tap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 26, 2013 Author Share Posted March 26, 2013 Ruby can now hold herself up! Not standing, not sitting, but can prop herself up onto her forearms when laying down. Great improvement and also means a lot less effort required on our part to keep her propped up. Can also hold on to go to the toilet for as long as she could before she got sick, can urinate on command as before but defecation is still a little hard for her to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lollipup Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The poor darling and you poor thing too! Glad to hear she is improving :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Good Update :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelerLove Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Glad to hear she is getting better, what a scary thing to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ari.g Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Great update :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Ruby can now hold herself up! Not standing, not sitting, but can prop herself up onto her forearms when laying down. Great improvement and also means a lot less effort required on our part to keep her propped up. Can also hold on to go to the toilet for as long as she could before she got sick, can urinate on command as before but defecation is still a little hard for her to do. Great news all things considering Lisa :) x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 GUESS WHOS WALKING NOW??? Still clumsy and takes a bit to get up but amazing to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Woo hooo! Great news, go Ruby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Wonderful news Lisa CC. Ruby is a lovely looking ACD I had a bitch that looked very similar to her years ago. Pretty face. So pleased she is progressing well. Any movement is a positive thing. It will take time. You must be thrilled. You have taken excellent care of her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Amazing news!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyntahn Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 GUESS WHOS WALKING NOW??? Still clumsy and takes a bit to get up but amazing to see That is wonderful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you BC Crazy :) Yes she is a beauty, but boy does she know it! Takes full advantage of her cuteness by starting into her Daddy's eyes and getting whatever she wants. I have turned up to his place in the early mornings to find her snuggling IN the bed (This is with a "dogs should sleep outside" person ) I'm so happy she has improved and so quickly! Only a few days ago she only started moving her front legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Aawwww..That is SO good to see :) :) Gorgeous girl :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 That is wonderful news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeelerLove Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 She is beautiful, glad to hear she has improved so quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Well done Lisa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha bet Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) There is no way to tell if it was the death adder as it was more than 24 hrs from when the supposed bite would of happened to when the specialist saw her. But from the other similiar case and then Ruby's added symptom of having no facial reflexs (now improved a little) they are leaning more towards Coonhound Paralysis. But the only way to actually diagnose that by doing a very very expensive spinal tap. Either way treatment is the same so there is really no point doing the spinal tap. My brothers dog in sydney came down with similar thing just over a week ago. Specialist at Bondi has diagnosed the same thing as Coonhound Paralysis (idiopathic polyradiculoneurit) This is a totally new thing for me..... they were about to put her down as local vet couldn't work it out and she was having trouble breathing and seemed extremely distressed. Generally more from racoons and skunks - but there is a questionmark over whether it could be from eating chicken or even if a side effect of vaccination.... unfortunately not enough research to know more. Edited March 30, 2013 by alpha bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 There is no way to tell if it was the death adder as it was more than 24 hrs from when the supposed bite would of happened to when the specialist saw her. But from the other similiar case and then Ruby's added symptom of having no facial reflexs (now improved a little) they are leaning more towards Coonhound Paralysis. But the only way to actually diagnose that by doing a very very expensive spinal tap. Either way treatment is the same so there is really no point doing the spinal tap. My brothers dog in sydney came down with similar thing just over a week ago. Specialist at Bondi has diagnosed the same thing as Coonhound Paralysis (idiopathic polyradiculoneurit) This is a totally new thing for me..... they were about to put her down as local vet couldn't work it out and she was having trouble breathing and seemed extremely distressed. Generally more from racoons and skunks - but there is a questionmark over whether it could be from eating chicken or even if a side effect of vaccination.... unfortunately not enough research to know more. Alpha bet, I hope that your brothers dog makes a recovery as quick as Ruby has. The major improvements were close to the 2 week mark. The specialists have actually written her and the other dog up as a Death Adder bite and reported it to authorities (as they shouldn't be here). They can't be completely sure but the fast improvement may indicate it. Coonhound Paralysis can apparently last for a lot longer, but it does vary. Perhaps something to mention to the vets? According to our specialist as neither dog had access to rotting meat if it is Coonhound Paralysis they might not ever know what caused it. Ruby has only ever had her puppy Vacs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 Just thought I'd give another update, Ruby is pretty much normal now. Running around, playing fetch, can walk up and down the stairs. Last weekend she had to be carried but yesterday she ran up the full flight! Only thing is that she still can't jump onto the bed, but she will wait till she gets lifted up . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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