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Opisthotonos in a Yorkshire Terrier.

Authors :
Bertram, Leonie
Gerken, Katherine
Jukier, Tom
Source :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Apr2024, Vol. 262 Issue 4, p562-564. 3p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article focuses on a 4-year-old spayed female Yorkshire Terrier presenting with opisthotonos after being attacked by a larger dog, resulting in cervical trauma. Topics include the clinical signs of opisthotonos, neurologic assessment, and management of traumatic injuries, highlighting the importance of prompt veterinary intervention in cases of severe trauma.

Subjects

Subjects :
*WOUNDS & injuries

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00031488
Volume :
262
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
176855891
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.10.0597