31/05/2026
🌱Grass seed season is here 🌱
These tiny, arrow-shaped seeds act like one-way needles, easily piercing your pet's skin, paws, eyes, and ears. Because they only move forward, they can burrow deep into tissue, causing painful abscesses, infections, and even migrate causing internal organ damage.
Common Warning Signs
🐾Paws: Sudden limping, excessive licking, or a painful swelling between the toes.
👂Ears: Intense head shaking, scratching at the ear, or holding the head to one side.
👀Eyes: Swollen, squinting, or watery eyes, often accompanied by rubbing with a paw.
👃Nose: Sudden, violent sneezing fits or a clear or bloody discharge.
How to Reduce the Risk ⚠️
🌱Avoid Long Grass: Keep dogs on paths and away from tall, drying meadows during peak summer months.
✂️Trim Feathered Fur: Keep the hair around your pet’s paws, toes, and ears trimmed short to prevent seeds from clinging.
🐕🦺Do Post-Walk Checks: Thoroughly check your pet's coat, underarms, groin, and between their toes after every single walk.
🪮Brush Regularly: Grooming your pet after outdoor time helps brush away loose seeds before they can burrow
If your pet shows any of the above signs, please contact your vet for advice.
