Veterinary Professionals - Vet Pro - IZACK IS STILL ALIVE

jenvetnurse writes "Izack was presented to me for treatment he was showing typical and severe symptoms of Tetanus.

The history of injections at home for some ailment a few weeks before also pointed towards the etiology of the condition.

His limbs were very stiff, and mobility was painful.
It seemed kinder to put him to sleep rather than letting suffer.

There was one person who was unaware of the conversation and situation.

It was Arjun (about 10-11 years old) who could never imagine that his dog may have to die because of disease or may have to be put into sleep. When I saw this child’s attachment, I decided to try my treatment rather than any other option.

Izack was immediately put on Penicillin, Diazepam and fluids. There was no hospitalization or critical care facility, so a comfortable dark and quiet room was to be where Izack received his treatment.

Looking at the condition of the animal, prognosis was grave as we were afraid that if the stiffness makes thoracic muscles unable to breathe, then the animal will die as there was no provision of artificial ventilation. After doing the necessary treatment and giving instructions we returned back home.

Again and again, the face of the child kept coming into my mind, when I returned back home. I also had a prayer for the well being of Izack.

The next day when I returned I was surprised and glad to know that Izack was improving, the stiffness was less and he also drank some milk.
We continued the treatment for a week and finally Izack recovered.

This is a tale that is more than five years old. Recently Izacks owners returned with different dogs for vaccinations. They told me that Izack is fit and well. The thought that “IZACK IS STILL ALIVE” makes me feel proud of being a vet.

Thanks to painandrelief for this article."


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