1. By: Ray Hanley A.K.A- Coonhound Paralysis http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/treeingwalkercoonhound.htm

2.  Canine neurological disorder caused by exposure to certain contaminants from small animals ◦ Feces, saliva, urine & blood  Acute neurologic disorder affecting certain canine nerves for controlling: ◦ Fore and hind limbs ◦ Neck muscles ◦ Breathing and barking muscles

3.  Overreaction of the immune system  Paralysis beginning in the back legs and moving forward  Eventually leading to heart attacks and pulmonary failure  Some canines will continue to eat and drink for a while, some will not.

4.  No known effects of disease on carriers  No known facts of passing disease to similar small mammals  No confirmed cases of coyote or fox

5. http://www.bluetick1kennels.com/

6.  http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php? term=coondog%20paralysis http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php? term=coondog%20paralysis  Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook