Abstract
A three month old dog with tetanus was treated with antitoxin, antibiotic, a sedative and a muscle relaxant. A pharyngotomy tube was placed to facilitate feeding. The dog recovered after 23 days of therapy.
Keywords: Tetanus, Clostridium tetani, spasm
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