2024年4月8日 · To remove grass seed from a dog’s ear, gently use tweezers to extract visible seeds. If the seed is not visible or reachable, seek immediate veterinary assistance to prevent infection. Having a pet can sometimes lead to unexpected adventures, such as discovering a grass seed has made its way into your dog’s ear.

Ears – grass seeds can quickly become lodged in a dog’s ear. You may not be able to spot it. If your dog is shaking their head or holding their head to the side, this could be a sign that a grass seed has made its way into the ear canal

2017年11月14日 · EARS. Symptoms: A grass seed in the ear might make your dog shake their head, cry out in pain, hold their head to one side or scratch at their ear. Potential Complications: Grass seeds lodged in the ear canal can cause ear infection, rupture of the ear drum, loss of hearing or balance and even death if infection reaches the brain. What to do:

2021年10月21日 · Where should I look for grass seeds on my dog? Grass seeds can be sneaky, so it is good to know the places they tend to get stuck to help you focus your checks: Ears. Grass seeds tend to be found inside the ear flap or ear canal. These pesky seeds can easily travel down your dog’s ear canal, which can cause huge irritation and discomfort and ...

2022年5月5日 · Excessive head shaking is one of the most common symptoms for dogs with grass seeds in their ears. Many dogs will shake and scratch at the ears to try to relieve the discomfort. This is often ineffective in removing the grass seed and only causes the seed to travel deeper into the ear.

2025年4月2日 · Grass seeds inside dogs’ ears, up their nose, or in the eyes should be handled by your vet. Any grass seeds embedded between the toes that cannot be removed completely should be also seen by a vet, as should any obsessive licking, biting, or chewing after being exposed to grass seeds.

2023年8月16日 · Grass seed in dogs, what to do if seeds are lodged in your dog’s paws, ears or skin? Grass seed wounds in dogs are a big cause of emergency admissions to our hospitals and clinics in spring and summer.

2023年10月8日 · Grass seeds are the sharp bristles or awns at the top of long grasses. They anchor in your dog’s hair as they brush by or walk over the grass and can work their way into small spaces, like ear canals or between toes. This is intensely irritating and painful for your dog.

2025年3月25日 · If your dog becomes injured after a walk in meadows or woodland, ask your veterinary practice to examine your dog. How do vets find hidden grass seeds? Vets use tools like otoscopes for ears or imaging (X-rays/ultrasound) if a seed has caused internal damage. At Alder Veterinary Practice, we’ve even found seeds lodged in tonsils!

If your dog is pawing at their head and an ear, they might have grass seed lodged in their ear canal. Sometimes dogs will also hold their heads to the side in an attempt to shake it out. It’s a good idea to check your dog all over for any lurking grass seeds after every walk, as they can become stuck in a number of places, including eyelids ...