Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Tetanus in 13 dogs with most surviving after treatment
By Adamantos, S & Boag, AĀ·Published in The Veterinary recordĀ·2007Ā·Queen Mother Hospital for AnimalsĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Thirteen cases of tetanus in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Thirteen dogs were diagnosed with tetanus, a serious condition that can cause muscle stiffness and spasms. Out of these, twelve dogs survived and were sent home after treatment, while one sadly passed away due to a sudden fever. Most of the surviving dogs returned to normal health, although one had to be euthanized later due to a spinal injury. During treatment, some dogs faced complications like pneumonia and urinary infections, but all were managed successfully without needing breathing support.
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Abstract
The records of 13 dogs with tetanus were reviewed, 12 of the dogs survived and were discharged, but the other died as a result of the acute onset of hyperthermia. Long-term follow up was available for 10 of the survivors of which nine were reported to be normal. One case was euthanased after a cervical spine fracture four months after it was discharged. Complications encountered during management included aspiration pneumonia in three cases, urinary tract infection in two cases, and upper respiratory tract obstruction, hiatal hernia, coxofemoral luxation, seizures and respiratory arrest in one case each. None of the dogs required ventilatory support, and the complications were managed successfully. The dogs were nursed intensively and monitored carefully.
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