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* Hypersensitivity to external stimuli
* Hypersensitivity to external stimuli
The localised form of tetanus seen in dogs different clinical signs to those seen in the horse. Thh as displaying stiffness in a single limb combined with an obvious wound in the
The localised form of tetanus seen in dogs may cause differing clinical signs to those seen in other species. Unlike the generalised spastic paralysis seen in horses, dogs may present with an obvious wound and stiffness or rigidity in a single limb. The rigidity may spread to the contralateral limb and then begin to advance cranially.
* Cases may vary from mild signs of a short, stilted gait, to complete recumbency with spastic paralysis. Progression of the disease may lead to involvement of the pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles leading to aspiration pneumonia. Recumbency may be followed by paralysis of the respiratory muscles, leading to death due to hypoxia or respiratory arrest.
* Cases may vary from mild signs of a short, stilted gait, to complete recumbency with spastic paralysis. Progression of the disease may lead to involvement of the pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles leading to aspiration pneumonia. Recumbency may be followed by paralysis of the respiratory muscles, leading to death due to hypoxia or respiratory arrest.
==Treatment==
==Treatment==
The approach to treatment in the dog is the same as that described for the horse. Noise and external stimuli should be kept to a minimum. The dog should be kept in a quiet, darkened kennel positioned away from other dogs.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==