(Learn more about lockjaw in dogs. Picture credit: Johanna Miettinen / EyeEm / Getty Images)

Lockjaw in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Phillip Mlynar

Lockjaw in dogs happens when a dog cannot open or close their mouth. The condition is often caused by tetanus, which you can read about here. However, the condition can also be caused by other factors including traumas and birth defects. If you see the signs of the condition…

Phillip Mlynar
Phillip Mlynar

Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about pets, music, and craft beer (and sometimes the overlap between them). He's won numerous awards at the annual Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar.

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