VPT 421: Veterinary Toxicology (2+0)

TREATMENT

• Keep animal in dark and at quiet place.
• The wound should be located and meticulously debrided.
• IV antitoxin will reduce uptake of toxin by nerves.
• Administration of tetanus antitoxin will not reverse the clinical signs.
• Tetanus toxoid is administered concurrently.
• Local infiltration of wounds with antitoxin has been recommended.
• Antibiotics (e.g., penicillin) is useful.
• Muscle relaxants are most often used.
• Injection of 10% magnesium sulphate solution was found to be effective.
• Tranquilizers may be required.