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Foxtails are grass like weeds, which resemble the tails of foxes and are generally found in the western US. These annual grasses are found anywhere there are tall grasses or weeds, along paths, and on roads. In late spring, these grasses dry out and drop their seed heads and the danger begins.
Prevent Tragedy!
Make a habit of checking your pet every night. Check your working animals after every outing. Pay particular attention to the ears, eyes, nose, paws, and mouth. This is the best time to check for ticks as well. Try to stay away from places extremely infested with tall, dry weeds whenever possible. You can purchase specialty hoods online to prevent foxtails from entering the facial area of your pet.
Danger Signs!
Here are some signs that your pet may have an imbedded foxtail:
Paws: Limping, licking, favoring a leg or paw, foxtails "like" to embed themselves between the toes of dogs and cats walking amongst the weeds.
Ears: Shaking of the head, pawing at the ears, foxtails easily work their way into the ears because head shaking only causes them to move further inward. A chronic ear infection or foreign body reaction may develop if a foxtail enters the ear canal.
Nose: Sneezing, blood and/or discharge from the nostrils are all signs that your pet may have inhaled a foxtail.
Body: An inflamed, painful lump may form anywhere on the body as it tries to rid itself of the foxtail.
Complications!
Regardless of location, foxtails cause pain and irritation. They frequently cause infection in the surrounding area. Until they are removed, foxtails often cause chronic infection and the long term nature of these infections can be very frustrating. Foxtails will migrate through the body, and can move to areas such as the lungs, heart, liver, or other internal organs.
Treatment!
If you suspect that your pet has a foxtail get them to your vet immediately! Your vet will remove them in the best way for your pet. The best treatment is prevention! Check your pet daily!