13/06/2026
🌾It’s grass seed season! 🌾
Grass seeds can be dangerous for dogs because they are small, sharp, and designed by nature to work their way into soil. Unfortunately, they can also work their way into a dog's body.
How can grass seeds cause problems?
When a grass seed gets caught in a dog's coat, it can:
* Pe*****te the skin, especially between the toes.
* Enter the ears, eyes, nose, or mouth.
* Continue migrating deeper into tissues instead of working its way back out.
* Cause infection, abscesses, pain, and inflammation.
In severe cases, migrating grass seeds can travel into the chest, lungs, or other internal tissues, requiring surgery.
Common signs to watch for
Paws
* Limping
* Excessive licking or chewing of a foot
* Swelling between the toes
Ears
* Sudden head shaking
* Scratching at the ear
* Holding the head to one side
Nose
* Repeated sneezing
* Nosebleeds
* Pawing at the face
Eyes
* Squinting
* Redness
* Excessive tearing
Skin
* Painful lumps or abscesses
* Small holes that ooze fluid
Which dogs are most at risk?
* Long-haired dogs
* Dogs with hairy feet or floppy ears
* Dogs that run through long grass, meadows, or fields during late spring and summer
Prevention
* Check your dog after walks, especially paws, ears, eyes, and armpits.
* Keep fur between the toes trimmed.
* Avoid areas with long, dry seed-bearing grasses when possible.
* Remove any visible seeds promptly.
