coonhound paralysis symptoms
Symptoms of Coonhound Paralysis in Dogs. Coonhound paralysis is an acute condition, meaning symptoms often appear suddenly. The first symptoms include weakness of the hindquarters and hoarseness of bark. The disease progresses rapidly and can lead to total paralysis of all four legs, muscle loss and wasting. Dogs with coonhound paralysis retain their ability to feel physical sensations, including pain.
Hind leg weakness, decreased reflexes, and paralysis are common signs of Coonhound paralysis in dogs. It should be noted that only a very limited amount of all dogs bitten by racoons develop Coonhound paralysis. It appears as though this disease only affects dogs, not cats.