Grass seeds in dog’s ears

Head shaking
Redness and painful to touch
Holding the head to one side
Loss of balance

Grass seeds in dog’s eye

Swollen, red eye
Excessive tear production
Rubbing the eye

Grass seeds in dog’s paw

Licking at the toes
Red, swollen area on the foot and between toes
Limping or holding the leg up

Grass seeds in dog’s nose

Repeated sneezing
Bloody discharge from nostril
Rubbing face on the ground
Difficulty breathing

Grass seeds in dog’s skin

Swollen, red lump, with blood or pus
Dog licking continually at site
Grass seed sticking out from the skin

Grass seeds in dog’s genitals

Licking at the site
Difficulty peeing
Blood in urine
Redness and swelling

It’s important to remove grass seeds as early as possible. If ignored they can cause a lot of pain and irritation. This is particularly the case if they’ve managed to migrate through the body or lodge themselves in your dog’s lungs. Both scenarios can cause serious infections and may be life-threatening. Seek advice from your vet about safe removal.