06/29/2025
This poor kitten was found in one of our Vet Assistant’s backyard! Her eye was bloody, swollen, and inflamed, and she could barely keep it open. 😾👁️
Dr. Lau, our awesome veterinarian who was on-call, examined the kitten and pulled out a foxtail from under her eyelid! The tiny kitten, nicknamed Leela, seems to be feeling much better already, and will be on a course of oral antibiotics and oral pain medicine, as well as some eye ointment. 😸
While this outcome seems extraordinary, this is far from a rare occurrence. This month alone, we’ve had at least 5 separate cases of pets presenting with foxtails embedded in their eyes. 😯
Make sure to stay alert, and if your pet seems to be in any discomfort (in their eyes, nostrils, or really, anywhere), make sure to schedule an appointment with your regular vet. And, of course, be careful when walking your dogs, especially if you’re in drier, grassier areas. Just because you don’t see any foxtails doesn’t mean they aren’t there!
❤️🐾
