The joints of cats infected with tetanus will become spastic and rigid, making the cat's walking gait stiff, and the cat's tail will also be raised in a typical opisthotonus posture; tetanus is caused by the invasion of wounds by Clostridium tetani An acute infectious disease common to humans and animals caused by the growth and reproduction of Clostridium tetanus toxin; you can choose to inject tetanus antitoxin into pet cats.

Symptoms of tetanus infection in cats

Don’t underestimate tetanus disease. In severe cases, it can cause spasmodic ankylosis in the muscles and joints of pet cats, making the cat’s walking gait stiff, and the cat’s tail is also raised in a typical opisthotonus posture. In addition, cats infected with tetanus disease may also suffer from paralysis and protrusion of the nictitating membrane, enlarged pupils, difficulty chewing and swallowing, and salivation.

In life, if you find that your cat has been scratched by an old iron rod, you must clean the wound promptly and get a tetanus shot. Of course, if the cat has been infected with tetanus disease, it must take time to receive treatment.

Definition of Tetanus

The medical definition of tetanus is an acute infectious disease shared by humans and animals caused by Clostridium tetani invading wounds, growing and multiplying and secreting Clostridium tetani toxin. It is characterized by increased stress in the central nervous system, muscles and joints. Characterized by rigidity. In daily life, both humans and cats are threatened by Clostridium tetanus. So what should pet cats do if they get tetanus?

Treatment of tetanus infection in cats

At this time, you can choose to inject tetanus antitoxin into your pet cat. Tetanus antiserum is a specific drug for treating this disease. It can be injected intravenously at 100-1000 units/kg body weight and used 2-3 times. At the same time, it is necessary to strengthen the care of sick cats to reduce irritation. You can put sick cats in a quieter dark room and pay attention to feeding. Those who cannot eat should be given fluids.

Of course, measures to prevent tetanus disease must also be taken in real life. Pay attention to prevent accidents in cats. Once trauma occurs, foreign bodies, necrotic tissue, and pus in the wound should be promptly cleaned and disinfected with 3% hydrogen peroxide. At the same time, cats should be injected with tetanus toxoid regularly. Immunity can be generated 3 weeks after the injection, and the immunity period is 1 year. This can effectively ensure the health of the cat and prevent infection with tetanus disease.