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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.

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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.

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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

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:thumbsup: Wonderful news Lisa CC. Ruby is a lovely looking ACD :love: 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 :thumbsup:

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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 laugh.gif)

I'm so happy she has improved and so quickly! Only a few days ago she only started moving her front legs!

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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.

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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.

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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 smile.gif.

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