Convulsions and Coma

17.4.1 Convulsions and Coma Many problems start with the animal acting excited and trembling; then the animal develops stiffness and convulsions. Many of these animals become unconscious and die. History taking is very important in these cases.

The following problems often end in convulsions and coma:

-Poisons See page 83.

-Tetanus See page 258.

-Rabies See page 251.

-Pseudo-rabies See page 249.

-Milk fever See page 270.

-Grass-tetany See page 271.

-Salt poisoning (pigs) See page 313.