Beware of foxtails!

Since we are in the summer months, I thought it was important to warn against foxtails.  These innocuous looking weeds can be extremely dangerous! I saw so many dogs come in with these when I worked as a veterinary assistant. Here's what they look like:

 Watch out for these! Even if you live in the city, they grow in parks and even in cracks in the sidewalk.  They can get caught in out-of-sight spots on your dog, like between their paws, in their nose, throat or ears, in their butts and other "private" areas.  They usually need to be surgically removed and have a very dangerous bacteria that can cause severe problems including death!  So if you see any of these while walking your dog stay far away from them!