{"id":4727,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:16","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T09:24:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T09:24:35","slug":"your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Your question: What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?"},"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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Your_question_What_are_the_signs_of_tetanus_in_a_dog\" title=\"Your question: What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?\">Your question: 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Can_tetanus_be_cured_in_dogs\" title=\"Can tetanus be cured in dogs?\">Can tetanus be cured in dogs?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#What_are_the_warning_signs_of_tetanus\" title=\"What are the warning signs of tetanus?\">What are the warning signs of 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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Can_dogs_spread_tetanus\" title=\"Can dogs spread tetanus?\">Can dogs spread tetanus?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Can_humans_survive_tetanus\" title=\"Can humans survive tetanus?\">Can humans survive 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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#What_happens_if_tetanus_is_left_untreated\" title=\"What happens if tetanus is left untreated?\">What happens if tetanus is left untreated?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Can_tetanus_be_treated_after_symptoms_appear\" title=\"Can tetanus be treated after symptoms appear?\">Can tetanus be treated after symptoms appear?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Can_you_have_a_mild_case_of_tetanus\" title=\"Can you have a mild case of tetanus?\">Can you have a mild case of tetanus?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#How_long_does_tetanus_last\" title=\"How long does tetanus last?\">How long does tetanus last?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Where_is_tetanus_found\" title=\"Where is tetanus found?\">Where is tetanus found?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_closing_his_mouth\" title=\"Why is my dog not closing his mouth?\">Why is my dog not closing his mouth?<\/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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Does_cleaning_a_wound_prevent_tetanus\" title=\"Does cleaning a wound prevent tetanus?\">Does cleaning a wound prevent 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\/your-question-what-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog\/#Is_tetanus_easy_to_get\" title=\"Is tetanus easy to get?\">Is tetanus easy to get?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_question_What_are_the_signs_of_tetanus_in_a_dog\"><\/span>Your question: What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Symptoms of Tetanus in Dogs<\/strong><\/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>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-tetanus-curable-in-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is tetanus curable in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-tetanus-be-cured-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tetanus_be_cured_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can tetanus be cured in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Your veterinarian will determine whether tetanus antitoxin is appropriate in your dog\u2019s care. \u201cWhile antibiotics have no effect on the toxin, eliminating the C. tetani bacterial infection will stop the release of further toxin.\u201d Antibiotics are also used in the treatment of tetanus.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4pUURnuuYb8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-tetanus-symptoms\"><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>The incubation period \u2014 time from exposure to illness \u2014 is usually between 3 and 21 days (average 10 days). However, it may range from one day to several months, depending on the kind of wound. Most cases occur within 14 days.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-when-dogs-get-tetanus\"><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 painful stiffening and paralysis of the dog\u2019s jaw, neck, and other muscles.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UzgOPTbP9Fk\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-warning-signs-of-tetanus\"><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>Tetanus symptoms include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jaw cramping.<\/li>\n<li>Sudden, involuntary muscle tightening (muscle spasms) \u2013 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<h2 id=\"can-dogs-spread-tetanus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_spread_tetanus\"><\/span>Can dogs spread tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common ways a dog can get infected with tetanus is if they step on a sharp object that is contaminated with Clostridium tetani and the bacterial spores bury deep within the tissue. There are also some rare cases where tetanus is transmitted via a dog or animal bite.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-humans-survive-tetanus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_humans_survive_tetanus\"><\/span>Can humans survive tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus infection can be life-threatening without treatment. Approximately 10 to 20 percent of tetanus infections are fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . Tetanus is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment in a hospital.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-tetanus-is-left-untreated\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_tetanus_is_left_untreated\"><\/span>What happens if tetanus is left untreated?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If left untreated, a tetanus infection can progress from mild spasms to powerful whole-body contractions, suffocation, and heart attack. 1 There is no cure for tetanus.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.ctfassets.net\/sfnkq8lmu5d7\/1OXfLRDmxRIJzzyyBEXhLC\/f71d94669acd865708d144a946a9dc4f\/pexels-alan-quirva__n-3969717.jpg\" alt=\"Tetanus in Dogs: Not Just from Rusty Nails \u00b7 The Wildest\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4pUURnuuYb8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-tetanus-be-treated-after-symptoms-appear\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_tetanus_be_treated_after_symptoms_appear\"><\/span>Can tetanus be treated after symptoms appear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s no cure for tetanus. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and complications until the effects of the tetanus toxin resolve.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-have-a-mild-case-of-tetanus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_have_a_mild_case_of_tetanus\"><\/span>Can you have a mild case of tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Localized tetanus is an unusual form of the disease consisting of muscle spasms in a confined area close to the site of the injury. Although localized tetanus often occurs in people with partial immunity and is usually mild, progression to generalized tetanus can occur.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-tetanus-last\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_tetanus_last\"><\/span>How long does tetanus last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the initial tetanus series, booster shots are recommended every 10 years. If you experience a puncture wound, it\u2019s best to get the booster shot regardless of when you had your last tetanus shot.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-is-tetanus-found\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_tetanus_found\"><\/span>Where is tetanus found?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tetanus bacteria live in soil and manure. It can also be found in the human intestine and other places. Symptoms of tetanus may include stiffness of the jaw, abdominal, and back muscles, fast pulse, fever, sweating, painful muscle spasms and difficulty swallowing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pF7mBM5CbB0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-not-closing-his-mouth\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_closing_his_mouth\"><\/span>Why is my dog not closing his mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The syndrome is also referred to as \u201cdropped jaw.\u201d The trigeminal nerve, or cranial nerve No. 5, has three branches. Most dogs, like Bode, show symptoms related to the nerve branch leading to the lower jaw. They may drool a lot, be unable to close their mouths, or struggle getting food over the back of the tongue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-cleaning-a-wound-prevent-tetanus\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_cleaning_a_wound_prevent_tetanus\"><\/span>Does cleaning a wound prevent tetanus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A clean object does not have dirt, soil, spit, or feces on it. You will need a tetanus shot if: Your wound was caused by something that was clean and your last tetanus shot was longer than 10 years ago.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S6rogdxMGww\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-tetanus-easy-to-get\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tetanus_easy_to_get\"><\/span>Is tetanus easy to get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can get it through a cut or other wound. Tetanus bacteria are common in soil, dust, and manure. The tetanus bacteria can infect a person even through a tiny scratch. But you\u2019re more likely to get tetanus through deep punctures from wounds created by nails or knives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Your question: What are the signs of tetanus in a dog?Can tetanus be cured in dogs?How long does it take for tetanus symptoms to show?What happens when dogs get tetanus?What are the warning signs of tetanus?Can dogs spread tetanus?Can humans survive tetanus?What happens if tetanus is left untreated?Can tetanus be treated after&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194557,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-are-the-signs-of-tetanus-in-a-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4727"}],"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=4727"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4727\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194558,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4727\/revisions\/194558"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194557"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}