24/06/2026
They look innocent, but those little barbed grass seeds (foxtails) are a vet’s worst nightmare this time of year. Because of their arrow-like shape, they only move in one direction: forward. They can easily pierce your pet's skin or get inhaled up their nose, burrowing deeper and deeper.
Swipe to see what we mean! ➡️
🎥 Video 1: Our vet Kat successfully performing a delicate rhinoscopy to retrieve a pesky grass seed that had hitched a ride deep inside a patient's nasal cavity.
🎥 Video 2: The best part of the job! The wonderful Maverick getting some well-deserved belly rubs post-procedure. She is officially grass-seed-free and feeling so much better!
🛑 Signs your pet might have a grass seed:
Nose: Sudden, violent sneezing or pawing at the snout.
Paws: Continuous licking between the toes, or a sudden raised, red bump.
Ears: Head shaking, tilting, or scratching at the ear.
Eyes: Swelling, squinting, or discharge.
💡 Top Tips:
• Avoid tall, drying grass during walks.
• Do a "seed check" the second you get home—check between toes, under armpits, and inside ears.
• Keep coats trimmed, especially around the paws and ears, so seeds have less to cling to.
If you suspect your pet has picked up a grass seed, please call us right away. The sooner we find them, the easier they are to remove!
