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• rapid, shallow respirations and flared nostrils (Figure 11.8b)
• muscle spasm or convulsions when stimulated by light, noise or touch
VetBooks.ir • constipation and urine retention
•
the horse or pony may fall over and lie with all limbs extended, unable to rise (Figure
11.9)
• in the final stages the horse may develop a temperature and sweat profusely
• death inevitably follows from dehydration, malnutrition and respiratory failure over a
period of 5–10 days in severe cases.
Figure 11.9 A foal with tetanus
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made on the history and the clinical signs. A puncture wound may be found
and an affected animal is unlikely to be up-to-date with its vaccinations.
Treatment
