Can my dog have foxtails?
Also covers foxtail grass, grass awns, grass seeds, and cheatgrass.
Caution
Foxtails aren't poisonous, but their barbed seed heads can burrow into a dog's nose, ears, eyes, paws, or skin and migrate through the body.
If your dog ate this, call your vet or an animal poison control line now.
- ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435
- Pet Poison Helpline: (855) 764-7661
Symptoms to watch for
- sneezing
- head shaking
- pawing at face
- limping
- licking one spot
- squinting
- swelling or abscess
Can dogs have foxtails?
Caution. See your vet promptly if you suspect a foxtail. They usually need to be removed by a vet.
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