While the story we told on page one was heartwarming it is also a warning. Before you allow your dog to sniff and eat whatever he wants when you're out in the wild with him or even going on a walk, it's important to know of the consequences. Foxtails are not to be trifled with and here are three ways you can save your own pooch from their potential side effects!
PETA offers these suggestions to keep dogs safe from foxtails:
• Keep dogs away from grassy meadows during hikes, particularly dogs with long fur and long, floppy ears as well as short, stocky dogs whose heads are right at foxtail level.
• After walks, check dogs thoroughly for foxtails and remove any visible ones with tweezers.
• If your dog has a sneezing fit, press gently on one side of the nose. If another sneezing fit occurs, a foxtail could be lodged inside the nasal cavity.
Also, if you find any foxtail grass growing in your yard, be sure to remove it. You are only courting trouble if you allow it to remain!
If you see your dog sneezing, shaking his head, of his skin seems to be infected or he is showing red and weepy eyes it could be a true threat to his life so take him to a vet right away.
Thank you to Care2 for this caring advice! Erring on the side of caution is never wrong!
