{"id":177164,"date":"2022-09-11T08:05:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T08:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T09:33:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T09:33:04","slug":"is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Is tetanus curable in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Is_tetanus_curable_in_dogs\" title=\"Is tetanus curable in dogs?\">Is tetanus curable in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_signs_of_tetanus_in_a_dog\" title=\"What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?\">What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_happens_when_dogs_get_tetanus\" title=\"What happens when dogs get tetanus?\">What happens when dogs get tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Can_dogs_heal_from_tetanus\" title=\"Can dogs heal from tetanus?\">Can dogs heal from tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_has_tetanus\" title=\"What happens when a dog has tetanus?\">What happens when a dog has tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Is_tetanus_completely_curable\" title=\"Is tetanus completely curable?\">Is tetanus completely curable?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_tetanus\" title=\"How do I know if my dog has tetanus?\">How do I know if my dog has tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Which_is_one_of_the_first_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_animals\" title=\"Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus in animals?\">Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus in animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_tetanus_symptoms_to_show\" title=\"How long does it take for tetanus symptoms to show?\">How long does it take for tetanus symptoms to show?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_does_tetanus_do_to_a_dogs_body\" title=\"What does tetanus do to a dog&#8217;s body?\">What does tetanus do to a dog&#8217;s body?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_would_a_dog_get_tetanus\" title=\"How would a dog get tetanus?\">How would a dog get tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Can_a_dog_recover_from_tetanus\" title=\"Can a dog recover from tetanus?\">Can a dog recover from tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_tetanus\" title=\"What happens when a dog gets tetanus?\">What happens when a dog gets tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_tetanus\" title=\"How do you treat a dog with tetanus?\">How do you treat a dog with tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_is_tetanus_treated_in_dogs\" title=\"How is tetanus treated in dogs?\">How is tetanus treated in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_happens_when_an_animal_gets_tetanus\" title=\"What happens when an animal gets tetanus?\">What happens when an animal gets tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Does_tetanus_do_permanent_damage\" title=\"Does tetanus do permanent damage?\">Does tetanus do permanent damage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Do_people_with_tetanus_survive\" title=\"Do people with tetanus survive?\">Do people with tetanus survive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Does_tetanus_last_a_lifetime\" title=\"Does tetanus last a lifetime?\">Does tetanus last a lifetime?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_tetanus_stay_in_your_body\" title=\"How long does tetanus stay in your body?\">How long does tetanus stay in your body?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of tetanus in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of tetanus in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_animals\" title=\"What are the symptoms of tetanus in animals?\">What are the symptoms of tetanus in animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#Which_is_one_of_the_first_symptoms_of_tetanus\" title=\"Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus?\">Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_are_4_symptoms_of_tetanus\" title=\"What are 4 symptoms of tetanus?\">What are 4 symptoms of tetanus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_warning_signs_of_tetanus\" title=\"What are the warning signs of tetanus?\">What are the warning signs of tetanus?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tetanus_curable_in_dogs\"><\/span>Is tetanus curable in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The prognosis depends upon the severity of the disease. Most dogs develop localized, self-limiting disease, which will respond to appropriate early treatment. <b>Improvement is often seen within one week of treatment, though it may take 3-4 weeks for patients to fully resolve<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Your question: What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_tetanus_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Tetanus in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curled lips.<\/li>\n<li>Clenched jaw (lockjaw)<\/li>\n<li>Trouble swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle tremors or spasms.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3MCjMGFzgGE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_dogs_get_tetanus\"><\/span>What happens when dogs get tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is a very serious disease caused by a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin that is secreted by a bacterium known as Clostridium tetani. The neurotoxin affects the nervous system of dogs, which can lead to <b>painful stiffening and paralysis of the dog&#8217;s jaw, neck, and other muscles<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_heal_from_tetanus\"><\/span>Can dogs heal from tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus survival rates are up to 90 percent in dogs if the disease is promptly treated, but <b>it may take up to a month for a dog to make a complete recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_has_tetanus\"><\/span>What happens when a dog has tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Localized stiffness, often involving the jaw muscles and muscles of the neck, the hind limbs, and the region of the infected wound, is seen first. General stiffness becomes pronounced about 1 day later, and then spasms and painful sensitivity to touch become evident.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tetanus_completely_curable\"><\/span>Is tetanus completely curable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is commonly known as lockjaw. Severe complications of tetanus can be life-threatening. <b>There&#8217;s no cure for tetanus. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications until the effects of the tetanus toxin resolve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_has_tetanus\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog has tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Tetanus in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curled lips.<\/li>\n<li>Clenched jaw (lockjaw)<\/li>\n<li>Trouble swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle tremors or spasms.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_one_of_the_first_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_animals\"><\/span>Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus in animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is a very serious disease caused by a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin that is secreted by a bacterium known as Clostridium tetani. The neurotoxin affects the nervous system of dogs, which can lead to <b>painful stiffening and paralysis of the dog&#8217;s jaw, neck, and other muscles<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_tetanus_symptoms_to_show\"><\/span>How long does it take for tetanus symptoms to show?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs and symptoms begin gradually and then progressively worsen over two weeks. They usually start at the jaw and progress downward on the body. Signs and symptoms of generalized tetanus include: <b>Painful muscle spasms and stiff, immovable muscles (muscle rigidity) in your jaw.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dogtime.com\/assets\/uploads\/2020\/10\/tetanus-dogs-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tetanus In Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, &amp; Treatments - DogTime\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_tetanus_do_to_a_dogs_body\"><\/span>What does tetanus do to a dog&#8217;s body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Tetanus in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curled lips.<\/li>\n<li>Clenched jaw (lockjaw)<\/li>\n<li>Trouble swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle tremors or spasms.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_would_a_dog_get_tetanus\"><\/span>How would a dog get tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is a very serious disease caused by a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin that is secreted by a bacterium known as Clostridium tetani. The neurotoxin affects the nervous system of dogs, which can lead to <b>painful stiffening and paralysis of the dog&#8217;s jaw, neck, and other muscles<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_recover_from_tetanus\"><\/span>Can a dog recover from tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus survival rates are up to 90 percent in dogs if the disease is promptly treated, but <b>it may take up to a month for a dog to make a complete recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_gets_tetanus\"><\/span>What happens when a dog gets tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is a very serious disease caused by a neurotoxin called tetanospasmin that is secreted by a bacterium known as Clostridium tetani. The neurotoxin affects the nervous system of dogs, which can lead to <b>painful stiffening and paralysis of the dog&#8217;s jaw, neck, and other muscles<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_tetanus\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog with tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of generalised tetanus consists of <b>intravenous antitoxin, antibiotics, wound debridement, sedation\/muscle relaxation, and nursing care (feeding, maintaining hydration, preventing soiling, etc). Untreated cases are usually fatal due to respiratory complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_tetanus_treated_in_dogs\"><\/span>How is tetanus treated in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus survival rates are up to 90 percent in dogs if the disease is promptly treated, but <b>it may take up to a month for a dog to make a complete recovery.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pF7mBM5CbB0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_an_animal_gets_tetanus\"><\/span>What happens when an animal gets tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of generalised tetanus consists of <b>intravenous antitoxin, antibiotics, wound debridement, sedation\/muscle relaxation, and nursing care (feeding, maintaining hydration, preventing soiling, etc). Untreated cases are usually fatal due to respiratory complications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tetanus_do_permanent_damage\"><\/span>Does tetanus do permanent damage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The toxin does no permanent damage, and patients who receive appropriate supportive care generally recover. Sometimes symptoms develop rapidly, and some people live in remote areas where they are not able to receive appropriate care and are at a higher risk of death from tetanus.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_with_tetanus_survive\"><\/span>Do people with tetanus survive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus infection can be life-threatening without treatment. <b>Approximately 10 to 20 percent of tetanus infections are fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) .<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_tetanus_last_a_lifetime\"><\/span>Does tetanus last a lifetime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment in a hospital. Fortunately, tetanus is preventable through the use of a vaccine. However, <b>this vaccine does not last forever. Tetanus booster shots are needed every 10 years to ensure immunity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_tetanus_stay_in_your_body\"><\/span>How long does tetanus stay in your body?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People who have tetanus must be treated in a hospital. Severe muscle spasms may last for about <b>three to four weeks and then slowly get better. Once these spasms subside, recovery takes several months.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of tetanus in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Tetanus in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Curled lips.<\/li>\n<li>Clenched jaw (lockjaw)<\/li>\n<li>Trouble swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle stiffness.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty walking.<\/li>\n<li>Muscle tremors or spasms.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/27G4BM54yDo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_tetanus_in_animals\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of tetanus in animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Clinical signs of tetanus usually include <b>history of a wound (typically within the preceding month) and stiffness, lameness, or colic. These signs generally progress quickly to an abnormal gait, trembling, and muscle spasm. An inability to open the mouth, known as lockjaw, may occur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_one_of_the_first_symptoms_of_tetanus\"><\/span>Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common initial sign is <b>spasms of the muscles of the jaw, or lockjaw. Tetanus symptoms include: Jaw cramping. Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) often in the stomach.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_4_symptoms_of_tetanus\"><\/span>What are 4 symptoms of tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tetanus symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>muscle spasms, especially in the face and neck.<\/li>\n<li>painful fits that can last for minutes.<\/li>\n<li>not being able to open your mouth (lockjaw)<\/li>\n<li>swallowing problems.<\/li>\n<li>breathing problems.<\/li>\n<li>heart problems.<\/li>\n<li>fever.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_warning_signs_of_tetanus\"><\/span>What are the warning signs of tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tetanus symptoms include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jaw cramping.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) often in the stomach.<\/li>\n<li>Painful muscle stiffness all over the body.<\/li>\n<li>Trouble swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Jerking or staring (seizures)<\/li>\n<li>Headache.<\/li>\n<li>Fever and sweating.<\/li>\n<li>Changes in blood pressure and fast heart rate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is tetanus curable in dogs?What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?What happens when dogs get tetanus?Can dogs heal from tetanus?What happens when a dog has tetanus?Is tetanus completely curable?How do I know if my dog has tetanus?Which is one of the first symptoms of tetanus in animals?How long does it&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194562,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177164"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177164"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194561,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177164\/revisions\/194561"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}