Can dogs get tetanus?

It is rare for dogs to get tetanus. While it is, in theory possible, it is extremely uncommon. Dogs have a natural resistance to the bacteria Clostridium tetani which causes tetanus and lockjaw. The biggest worry would be for infection. read more

It is rare for dogs to get tetanus. While it is, in theory possible, it is extremely uncommon. Dogs have a natural resistance to the bacteria Clostridium tetani which causes tetanus and lockjaw. The biggest worry would be for infection. If this was my case I would definitely be prescribing antibiotics just to be sure. read more

Tetanus Bacillus Infection in Dogs . Tetanus is an occasional disease in dogs, the result of infection with a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. read more

Tetanus toxoid is the tetanus shot most of us have had at one time or another. It is a vaccine against the tetanus toxin and it is part of our own human vaccination set. Because dogs are much more resistant to tetanus than humans, regular vaccination against tetanus is not recommended for them. read more