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Puggle licking his paw.

Tetanus rare in dogs, but clean wounds

Alum Dr. John de Jong answers a Boston Herald reader’s questions about tetanus in dogs—and gives kudos to the Foster Hospital staff who recently diagnosed and successfully treated a pet with this rare and potentially deadly infection
Brooklyn, a three-year-old golden retriever, and Jayne Smith pose for a photo, along one of their usual walking paths.

Triumphing over Tetanus

Not many dogs contract this infection—and many of those that do die. However, intensive care at the Foster Hospital saved two pets with severe tetanus in less than a year