Nursing a tetanus patient

摘要

Otis-a one-and-a-half-year-old, male entire boxer - was presented to Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in March 2022 for emergency investigation of diarrhoea and neurological signs.Over three to four days Otis had developed vomiting and diarrhoea, and, while he had been interested in eating, his owners reported that he was dropping food from his mouth and seemed unable to swallow normally.He deteriorated rapidly, over 24 hours, developing lethargy and anorexia, and on presentation he appeared vacant and uninterested in his surroundings. When lifted, his body and limbs seemed rigid. A mild stertor was noted, as well as reluctance to open his mouth.