23/07/2026
🌾 Grass seed season is here, and we’re seeing a lot of cases at the practice! 🐶
As the weather warms up, grass seeds become a real hazard for our dogs. These tiny seeds can easily work their way into paws, ears, eyes, noses, and even under the skin, causing pain, infection, and sometimes requiring surgery to remove.
Meet Summer, who belongs to our nurse Michelle. Despite Michelle’s best efforts to keep Summer’s ear safe from these pesky seeds with this fetching headgear, she still managed to get a grass seed embedded deeply into her ear canal. This required a sedation to safely remove it.
Keep an eye out for signs such as:
🐾 Excessive licking or chewing at a paw
👂 Head shaking or scratching at an ear
👁️ Squinting or a swollen eye
🤧 Sneezing or nosebleeds
😣 Sudden limping or swelling
After every walk, especially through long grass, take a few minutes to check your dog’s paws, ears, coat, and between their toes. Catching a grass seed early before it travels under the skin can save your pet a lot of discomfort.
If you notice any of these signs, don’t wait! Contact your vet as soon as possible. Early treatment is always best. 💚
