03/09/2026
Wild Grass Seeds - Be Aware!
Foxtails & Wild Barley are the most dangerous; they can be found throughout the UK. These are a problem from mid-April through to the autumn, and can be found in parks, gardens, and fields.
They have a sharp front tip that penetrates the skin or enters through an or***ce, while the hooked barb prevents it from working its way back out. The seed is on a one-way trip to the inside of your animal.
Grass seeds if left untreated can potentially cause –
• Infections
• An abscess
• Serious complications
• Can be life threatening
Signs
• An eye that has swollen shut or is squinting with possible
discharge
• Bloody discharge from the nose and/or sneezing
• A hard time chewing or swallowing
• Shaking of the head, rubbing ears
• Refusing to eat
• Continuous licking or nipping at the paws or other areas
• Abscesses
• Open sores
• Pain
Take to a Vet as soon as possible
