06/18/2025
Summer brings lots of fun outdoor activities in our beautiful City. Hiking, biking, swimming and most of us bring our dogs along for the fun. Most of us are also familiar with some of the dangers being in our mountains can bring. But there is one danger most of you don't think about.... Grass ! yes... Grass or cheat grass and if your dog has ever had the dredded foxtail you know what we are talking about.. these little things are mean! So how do you keep them away from your dogs & cats. Be aware, try to avoid hiking in long grassy areas, keep long hair pets trimmed around paws & ears. Brush your pets regularly after hiking or playing in fields. Pay attention if your pet is chewing or pawing more attention to a paw or scratching at an ear. They will often form a blister or bump that will look like a sore.