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My 7 year old Coolie was diagnosed 16 days ago with Tetanus. Whilst he has undergone treatment with my local vet (who are wonderful) and is now on 2 lots of antibiotics, pain killers and sedatives… and is at home… I think I have hit a wall as he just is not getting better. 4 days ago he seemed to be on the up hill mend… only for the last couple of days he has been so miserable and in a lot of pain.
The tetanus, we think entered his body through some insiwincy tiny cuts on his back left paw (pad). This is where it is localised! They were so small that I totally missed them and trust me… my dogs (another Coolie and a Great Dane) are much loved and looked after as well as my horse!
I don’t know anyone here in Sydney – who has dealt with tetanus and my vet has only seen 1 case 30+ years ago.
I am rolling Otto, every 4 hours, and i am keeping him quite... snuggled in his bed where he lies 24/7… being a working dog - watching him go through this is just so sad... He is eating well but not drinking, so I am syringing water into his mouth. He wags his tail when he sees me… I just love him so much and just don’t want him to suffer.
… any more information on any experience with tetanus will be of help.
