Sentences with phrase «foxtails burrow»

Because foxtails burrow, they can cause serious damage in the affected areas — it is not unheard of for dogs to rupture their ear drums, injure their eyes seriously, develop abscesses from skin infections, and to have infected areas in their teeth and throat because of these little «friends.»

When he was 6 months old, a foxtail burrowed into his thigh, migrated to his knee, causing a bad infection which ultimately required 3 surgeries and extensive rehab at a boarding facility.

Not exact matches

If your pet has long or thick hair, foxtails embedded in the coat will eventually burrow through the skin and into the body.

For pets with short hair, foxtails get started in between the toes and burrow into the feet.

Embedded foxtails are very painful to your dog and cause bleeding, but of even more concern is the fact that bacteria are often carried into the wound with the spike — and into the body as far as the spikes burrow.

UC Davis» Diagnostic Imaging Service located a foxtail that was burrowing dangerously close to Joey's aorta.

Foxtails, or spear grass, are visible to the eye, but if a pet owner suspects that the burrowing plant has gotten into the ear, through the nose or any other part of their animal, they should contact a veterinarian right away.

The «foxtails» can pose a number of health - related problems for outdoor cats and dogs by burrowing into their fur and skin or falling into open ears, eyes, and mouths.

Foxtails embedded in the skin can burrow underneath and leave draining areas of infection — we see these commonly in between the toes, and owners usually notice dogs licking at their feet and discharge from the affected area.