Can raw chicken or necks cause polyradiculoneuritis paralysis in dogs?

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Is it true that raw chicken, particularly chicken necks, can lead to a debilitating and potentially fatal form of paralysis in dogs. Condition called polyradiculoneuritis. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 30 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

This is untrue. It was (and still is in certain parts of the country) known as Coonhound Paralysis. This is due to the fact that coonhounds would develop the condition after contact with the saliva of racoons. It is thought to be an immune response to racoon saliva, bacteria or viruses. Chicken necks or raw chicken have never been conclusively or specifically listed as a direct cause. There may also be an autoimmune component in which the dog's own white blood cells begin to attack nerves resulting in a creeping paralysis that begins in the hind limbs and slowly moves forward.

Can raw chicken or necks cause polyradiculoneuritis paralysis in dogs?

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