Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Puppy Labrador with stiff muscles and trouble walking
By Sprott, Kerri-Rae·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2008·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Generalized tetanus in a Labrador retriever.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 10-week-old female Labrador retriever was brought to the vet because she was having trouble walking, her face was swollen, and her muscles were stiff. The vet diagnosed her with generalized tetanus, a serious condition caused by a bacterial toxin. Fortunately, she received treatment and recovered well.
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Abstract
A 10-week-old, intact female, Labrador retriever was presented for progressive extensor rigidity, facial swelling, and difficulty in walking. Generalized tetanus was diagnosed and treated successfully.
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