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Clinical

Nursing the tetanus patient

, RVN
 

Abstract

Tetanus is rare in dogs and cats due to a natural resistance; however, there have been a few cases all of which required intense but rewarding nursing care. This article discusses what tetanus is, how this affects the animal as well as the symptomatic treatment and the prevention of complications which can maximise the patient’s outcome.

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Samantha Barber

Samantha Barber BSc (Hons) RVN

Samantha graduated from the Royal Veterinary College with a BSc in 2016 and has been working at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals in the Emergency and Critical Care department.

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