Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Coxofemoral luxation in a border collie as a complication of a Clostridium tetani infection.
- Journal:
- The Journal of small animal practice
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Goldhammer, M A et al.
- Affiliation:
- Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
A four-month-old male, entire, border collie was presented to the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals with a two day history of muscular spasms and "Risus sardonicus". Tetanus was diagnosed, and the dog was treated with tetanus antitoxin, antibiotics and supportive therapy. Coxofemoral luxation resulted as a complication of the tetanus and was successfully managed by performing a femoral head and neck excision. This is the first report of joint luxation associated with Clostridium tetani infection in a dog.
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