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❗️Warning: Dangerous grasses in your area

I highly recommend reading this before you walk your pup.

Dr. Marty Pets

Sent on 30 April 2024 01:20 PM

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Hi, Tim,

Today I have a very important dog parent warning to share:

When you and your pup are out on your next walk, at the park, or playing in the yard

Keep a close eye out for grass awns.

These are little seeds which grow on certain grasses

And theyre super common during spring and summer.

In fact, youve probably seen them out and about before!

Grass awns can look like pokey bristles, spikes, or barbs

Or delicate, fuzzy wisps.

And even though they might look harmless

Grass awns are a MAJOR health hazard for your dog.¹

Seriously.

For instance, if your pup bushes against them, grass awns can get stuck in their fur or ear

Which can quickly lead to serious skin irritation or an infection.

And if your dog inhales grass awns or accidentally munches on them

They can actually embed themselves in your dogs mouth and throat.

In some cases, these tiny grass awns can even travel down to your dogs tummy and other organs

Which can lead to a MAJOR medical emergency.

Now, grass awns tend to grow in open spaces, like in fields and hiking trails.

But get this: Grass awns can ALSO pop up along the sidewalk and in yards.

So when you and your dog are out on neighborhood walks

Its really important to make sure you avoid these grass awns at all costs.

(And make sure your pup only pokes their nose in safe-to-sniff grasses.)

That said, the BEST way to help keep your pup out of harm's way

Is knowing exactly which grasses to avoid.

So today, Im sharing my dangerous grass awn identification guide.

That way, you can recognize these doggy dangers immediately when you spot one

And keep your dog safe and sound.

Dog Parent Identification Guide: Avoid THESE dangerous grasses with awns

Cheatgrass

What it looks like: Cheatgrass has a tall, bushy appearance with reddish-brown, bristle-like seeds.

Where your pup might run into it: This grass most commonly grows in open areas like on roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Foxtails

What it looks like: Foxtail looks like bushy, fluffy clusters which are actually dangerous, spikey seed pods.

Where your pup might run into it: Similar to cheatgrass, foxtail also tends to grow in open spaces like on the side of the road, alongside hiking trails, and even in yards.

Wild Rye

What it looks like: Wild rye grass has long, slender leaves with needle-like seed husks on the top.

Where your pup might run into it: This grass usually grows in prairies, meadows, and woodland areas.

If you see ANY of these grasses while out with your dog, Tim...

I recommend going the other direction and avoiding them entirely.

That said, no matter how vigilant you are

Accidents CAN happen.

So if your pup does come in contact with any of these dangerous grasses, or shows signs of a grass-awn injury

Like gnawing one specific area, shaking their ears, limping, or having tummy troubles

I recommend visiting your local veterinarian ASAP so they can give your pup the care they need.

And if you want to be extra safe this time of the year

Go ahead and give your pup a full body check after being outside.

That way, you can make sure grass awns arent hiding in their coats, ears, or paws.

Now, Im not sharing this information to scare you.

Instead, I want to empower you as a dog parent and your pups protector.

That way, you can know exactly which grasses to avoid while out and about

What to do if you encounter them

And the best ways to help keep your dog safe while having fun outside.

To you and your best friend,

Dr. Marty

P.S. Here are a few other grass-awn safety tips I recommend:

Be sure to weed out any grass awns in your yard or lawn which your pup may get into.

If you have a dog with long or fuzzy hair, ask your groomer for a shorter cut in the spring and summer. That way, grass awns cant snag on their coat as easily.

To be extra safe, inspect grassy areas before letting your dog sniff and play in them.

As a veterinarian for over 50 years

Ive seen too many grass-awn cases to count.

So remember you can never be too careful when caring for your pup.

(Especially during grass awn season.)

That said, with you by their side

Im sure your dog will be in good hands, Tim. :)

Sources:

1. https://www.meanseeds.com/resources/the-bad-grass-list/

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I highly recommend reading this before you walk your pup.

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Hi, Tim,

Today I have a very important dog parent warning to share:

When you and your pup are out on your next walk, at the park, or playing in the yard

Keep a close eye out for grass awns.

These are little seeds which grow on certain grasses

And theyre super common during spring and summer.

In fact, youve probably seen them out and about before!

Grass awns can look like pokey bristles, spikes, or barbs

Or delicate, fuzzy wisps.

And even though they might look harmless

Grass awns are a MAJOR health hazard for your dog.1

Seriously.

For instance, if your pup bushes against them, grass awns can get stuck in their fur or ear

Which can quickly lead to serious skin irritation or an infection.

And if your dog inhales grass awns or accidentally munches on them

They can actually embed themselves in your dogs mouth and throat.

In some cases, these tiny grass awns can even travel down to your dogs tummy and other organs

Which can lead to a MAJOR medical emergency.

Now, grass awns tend to grow in open spaces, like in fields and hiking trails.

But get this: Grass awns can ALSO pop up along the sidewalk and in yards.

So when you and your dog are out on neighborhood walks

Its really important to make sure you avoid these grass awns at all costs.

(And make sure your pup only pokes their nose in safe-to-sniff grasses.)

That said, the BEST way to help keep your pup out of harm's way

Is knowing exactly which grasses to avoid.

So today, Im sharing my dangerous grass awn identification guide.

That way, you can recognize these doggy dangers immediately when you spot one

And keep your dog safe and sound.

Dog Parent Identification Guide: Avoid THESE dangerous grasses with awns

Cheatgrass

What it looks like: Cheatgrass has a tall, bushy appearance with reddish-brown, bristle-like seeds.

Where your pup might run into it: This grass most commonly grows in open areas like on roadsides, fields, and pastures.

Foxtails

What it looks like: Foxtail looks like bushy, fluffy clusters which are actually dangerous, spikey seed pods.

Where your pup might run into it: Similar to cheatgrass, foxtail also tends to grow in open spaces like on the side of the road, alongside hiking trails, and even in yards.

Wild Rye

What it looks like: Wild rye grass has long, slender leaves with needle-like seed husks on the top.

Where your pup might run into it: This grass usually grows in prairies, meadows, and woodland areas.

If you see ANY of these grasses while out with your dog, Tim...

I recommend going the other direction and avoiding them entirely.

That said, no matter how vigilant you are

Accidents CAN happen.

So if your pup does come in contact with any of these dangerous grasses, or shows signs of a grass-awn injury

Like gnawing one specific area, shaking their ears, limping, or having tummy troubles

I recommend visiting your local veterinarian ASAP so they can give your pup the care they need.

And if you want to be extra safe this time of the year

Go ahead and give your pup a full body check after being outside.

That way, you can make sure grass awns arent hiding in their coats, ears, or paws.

Now, Im not sharing this information to scare you.

Instead, I want to empower you as a dog parent and your pups protector.

That way, you can know exactly which grasses to avoid while out and about

What to do if you encounter them

And the best ways to help keep your dog safe while having fun outside.

To you and your best friend,

Dr. Marty

P.S. Here are a few other grass-awn safety tips I recommend:

Be sure to weed out any grass awns in your yard or lawn which your pup may get into.

If you have a dog with long or fuzzy hair, ask your groomer for a shorter cut in the spring and summer. That way, grass awns cant snag on their coat as easily.

To be extra safe, inspect grassy areas before letting your dog sniff and play in them.

As a veterinarian for over 50 years

Ive seen too many grass-awn cases to count.

So remember you can never be too careful when caring for your pup.

(Especially during grass awn season.)

That said, with you by their side

Im sure your dog will be in good hands, Tim. :)

Sources:

1. https://www.meanseeds.com/resources/the-bad-grass-list/

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