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I was playing "fetch" with my dog in our back yard and she came back not only with the ball but also a foxtail. After close examination of my yard I realized I had foxtails growing everywhere. Play time was over, time to mow the lawn.
What are foxtails?
Foxtails are clusters of grass that resemble the tail of a fox. They serve to spread the seeds of the grass. They are usually green and soft in early spring but then dry out and become hard and hazardous to pets. Foxtails have sharp points that act like spears. They pierce the skin and get stuck. Most of them should be surgically removed.
How to prevent injury?
Keep your lawn watered and trimmed short to avoid the growth of foxtails. Also, if you take your dog out on hikes make sure to keep them on a short leach to avoid bushes or tall grass. The most common injuries occur in between their toes or in their noses but can also get in their eyes and ears.
Lucky my dog, her foxtail got caught on her long hair and did not penetrate her skin.
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