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Learn the serious risks of a dog's encounter with foxtail grass, which has seeds that can burrow into your dog's feet, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and even brain.

Apart from avoiding the plant itself, the "OutFox Field Guard, a protective netting that goes over a dog's head, is another option," he added. A cluster of foxtails in an open field.

But there’s one common danger many pet owners miss when they take their dog out: foxtails. Here’s everything you need to know about this common plant to keep your dog safe this summer.

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The most common place where foxtails will burrow into a pet is the skin, especially in between dogs’ toes. A foxtail embedded into the skin can cause irritation, redness, pain and infection.

Once foxtail grass seeds get caught up in your dog's fur they will either need removing by yourself or a vet - they won’t just come out on their own and can burrow into all parts of your dog's body.

Taking your dog to the vet for foxtails. Nold said that when pet owners first begin to notice the signs of foxtail, the best thing to do is take the animal to the vet.

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