Our cat Athena ran away once we moved into our new home. She has been an indoor/outdoor cat since she was born.(2014) After giving up hope of her return, she miraculously arrived back at our new home. She has a small puncture wound on her back hind leg. One that resembles that of a barb wire wound. (Barb-wire fence directly across the street) She lost about 4 pounds in her absence and was in dire need of medical attention. My wife and I took her to our 24hr animal hospital in town within an hour of her arrival. The animal hospital ran a blood test, inspected the wound, and prescribed a shot of antibiotic (14 day) and a small 24 flea medication called Capstar. We brought her home and that is when she started declining. Inability to maintain balance, loss of appetite, lack of fluid drinking, hiding in the litter box, self urinating and defecating, and overall lethargic. We returned to our normal veterinary clinic to have a follow up two days later. They ran a urine test, drew more blood, and tested her fecal matter. All signs pointed to a healthy cat. Her wound had already started to scab over so both doctors saw that as a sign her body was already healing itself. This doctor perscribed a series of steroid pills as well as an antibiotic. Two days later, her condition worsens. Complete inability to walk. She lays down with her front two legs completely stiff. She is still somewhat responsive to finger snaps, name calling, and other hand gestures but, has an incredibly difficult time being able to get up to a standing position. Still only eats 1-2 ounces of wet cat food. Mostly licks the gravy and chews on the meat pieces. Does not drink water at all so I have been force feeding her three syringes of water every 12 hours. She is declining and we fear we may soon have to euthanize her if her condition does not improve. I’ve read recently about tetanus in felines and it definitely seems that this may be the very problem we have had overlooked. Thoughts?