Foxtails
In some local areas we seem to have an over abundance of a weed known as foxtail. These weeds can pose serious danger to your pets and frequent grooming is the only simple solution to the problem. Foxtails shed burrs which can work their way through your pet’s coat and into the skin. The area between the toes is particularly susceptible. They can also enter through the nose, eyes, ears, and mouth. After walks and during grooming sessions, check your dog thoroughly for foxtails.
Once a foxtail has penetrated the tissue, it can migrate to cause infection and may have to be surgically removed. Vigorous head shaking and ear scratching may indicate foxtails in the ears. Sneezing fits and occasional blood discharge from nostrils may be symptoms of foxtails in the nose. Should you notice any of these symptoms, see your veterinarian immediately.
In some local areas we seem to have an over abundance of a weed known as foxtail. These weeds can pose serious danger to your pets and frequent grooming is the only simple solution to the problem. Foxtails shed burrs which can work their way through your pet’s coat and into the skin. The area between the toes is particularly susceptible. They can also enter through the nose, eyes, ears, and mouth. After walks and during grooming sessions, check your dog thoroughly for foxtails.
Once a foxtail has penetrated the tissue, it can migrate to cause infection and may have to be surgically removed. Vigorous head shaking and ear scratching may indicate foxtails in the ears. Sneezing fits and occasional blood discharge from nostrils may be symptoms of foxtails in the nose. Should you notice any of these symptoms, see your veterinarian immediately.
