Dog walker warns of ‘dirty’ grass that is dangerous for your pet

A professional dog walker has issued a WARNING about a type of grass that can harm your furry friend.

Gracie Buttery, who runs Gracie’s Dog Walking Service in Norwich, explained that the grass should be avoided “at all costs” if pet owners want to avoid a potentially costly visit to the vet.

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She took to TikTok to share her knowledge and let other dog lovers know exactly what to do when they come across the grass during a walk.

According to Gracie, there is a spiky seed that can be a “real problem” for dogs if it dries out, so you should avoid it.

“Avoid these at all costs. If you go to a field and that’s all they have – leave,” she said.

The problem is that the spicy parts of the grass can easily get into your dog’s skin.

Due to the shape of the grass seeds, it can be difficult to remove them once they are in the ground.

The problem is even greater in dogs with long or curly hair, because it is not always immediately noticeable that one or more hairs are stuck in it.

She also advises people who find this type of grass seed near their home to “cut it off, because it’s a really nasty seed.”

After she shared her advice on social media, pet owners were quick to respond, with many reporting they were already avoiding the grass.

“My dog ​​got one in his leg last year and had to be sedated to get it out, poor guy,” one said.

“They gave me the seed later and it cost me so much that it now sits on the refrigerator and is considered an heirloom.”

And another had a similar experience: “My dog ​​has had these in her ears twice in the last two years

“The first time I had no idea what it was. Both times it cost £380 to remove a single grass seed. Thankful for the insurance.”

Another wrote: “Oh my god these are everywhere they give me so much anxiety.”

“My puppy scratched his ear today and there was one in his ear hole,” said someone else.

A veterinarian recently pointed out that pet owners should also be careful when walking their dogs on the beach.

The sand may contain large holes that could injure your dog if he trips or falls into them.

According to Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, it is important for dog owners to be well prepared so that they can travel safely with their dog.

The vet explained that there may be hidden holes in the sand.

When you are playing fetch with your dog, he may not expect a hole while he is running. This can cause him to fall and injure himself.

Talking to the Female, Dr. Rebecca also wanted to consider other pets who go to the beach, if you and your dog decide to dig a hole and fill it back in before you leave.

According to Dr. Rebecca, you should also keep your pup from drinking ocean water, as your pet may see it as a large bowl of water and it is extremely dangerous for your dog.

According to the professional, drinking salt water can ‘disrupt the electrolyte balance in the body and cause dehydration’.

Dog Breeds Most Prone to Overheating

Broadly speaking, there are six groups of dogs that are most affected by hot weather…

First, those with underlying health conditions. Dogs can’t sweat like we can, so they rely largely on panting to cool down. However, if they have respiratory or lung problems, or are suffering from fluid balance or hydration issues, this becomes more difficult and their ability to lose heat is reduced, meaning they are at higher risk of heat stroke.

Obesity in animals have more difficulty ventilating and their core temperature rises faster than you would expect from a thin dog.

Very young dogs or very old dogs are also at greater risk of heat stroke. These owners should be extra careful in hot weather.

Dogs with a very thick coat, adapted to a colder climate. Dogs like the Husky or Malamute – and even the Chow Chow – are bred to retain heat. However, this does have the disadvantage that they are less able to cope with hot weather. Their thick double coat traps heat effectively, so it is similar to when we go outside in the heat of July wearing a fur coat and thermal underwear – they get very hot very quickly. This problem can be solved by clipping (NOT shaving), but the coat can take a long time to grow back. If you are struggling to keep your dog cool during a heatwave, I would personally rather have a dog with a thinner coat living than a luxuriously coated dog in the morgue.

Short-nosed or brachycephalic breeds such as pugs, bulldogs and French bulldogs. These dogs were bred to look “cute,” with large eyes and flat faces. Unfortunately, the result is a narrowing of the airways and an overabundance of soft tissue in the nasal passages and pharynx—we call this Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome, and it severely impacts their ability to pant and lose heat. Like a dog with any other respiratory condition, most members of these breeds are highly susceptible to heat stroke, and because they are often overweight, they are at particular risk in hot weather.