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Is clostridium contagious?

Species: Dog
Breed: bulldog
Age: 3-6 months
Can my dog have gotten a c diff infection from being around another dog that had it?




Online vet, Dr. Marie

Dr. Marie replied:

Yes, clostridium can be contagious from dog to dog. It is spread via the stool, usually diarrhea.

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