Rottweiler's question about Leukoencephalomyelopathy

Question

Are there tests or blood work for diagnosing Coon hound paralysis  vs Leukoencephalomyelopathy?

Accepted Answer

Coonhound paralysis and Leukoencephalomyelopathy are different conditions with different etiologies. The progression and timeframe of the condition will indicate if it is Coonhound paralysis, Leukoencephalomyelopathy or another condition. Usually, Coonhound paralysis has a spontaneous recovery after three weeks of first showing clinical signs. A spinal tap may be performed to assist in the diagnosis of Coonhound paralysis which would show an increase in protein with normal cell counts. Leukoencephalomyelopathy in Rottweiler’s usually occurs at three years of age with a definitive diagnosis only being made at necropsy (post-mortem). The age of Zeus would rule him out from having Leukoencephalomyelopathy. Kind Regards, Dr Callum Turner DVM

Leukoencephalomyelopathy in Dogs