18/07/2024
My mums dog just had two removed that were deeply embedded in his nose, bot nice at all. So please be vigilant.
Grass seed season is upon us ‼️
Also known as grass awns, darts, arrows, jack seeds….Whatever you call them, they can cause big issues with pets.
They can become lodged in between paws, up noses, in eyes, in ears or get stuck in fur. Because of the shape of them, they tend to go in nicely but they aren’t always easy to remove.
If they become embedded, your pet will likely need sedation so they can be removed safely.
There are things you can do to help avoid them…
1 - Avoid walking in grassy areas
2 - Post walk checks (ears, feet, eyes)
3 - Keep fur clipped short around these areas
4 - Look out for any swellings between toes
5 - Watch for head shaking after a walk
If in any doubt, that your pet may have a grass seed lodged somewhere it shouldn’t be, please call the practice in the first instance…They longer they are left, the trickier they can be to find!