Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 1 year old | 43 lbs
If a dog has tetanus. Are they contagious to the dogs
1 Answer
Published on January 23rd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Tetanus is not contagious to people or other dogs. Tetanus symptoms are caused by a toxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium tetani. The bacteria needs to grow DEEP in a wound where oxygen can't reach. I hope this helps!
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