Cats Are Resistant to Tetanus

Cats Are Resistant to Tetanus
Cats are remarkably resistant to tetanus. Katho Menden/Shutterstock
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Q: When my cat was injured outdoors, his veterinarian boosted his rabies vaccination in case a rabid animal had inflicted the wound, but did not administer a tetanus shot. When I cut myself in the yard, my doctor gave me a tetanus shot. Should I request the same for my cat?
A: That’s not necessary, because cats rarely get tetanus.
Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com
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