A WARNING has been issued by a professional dog walker over a type of grass that could cause havoc for 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 trip to the vets. She took to TikTok with to share her knowledge and let fellow dog enthusiasts know exactly what they should do if they come across the grass on a walk.
According to Gracie, there's a spikey seed that can be a "real problem" for dogs when it dries out - and it should be steered clear of. "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 spicey parts of the grass can easily become embedded in your dog's skin. READ MORE ON PETS Because of the shape of the grass seeds, once they're in they can be tricky to remove. The problem is even worse for dog's with long or curly hair, since it might not be immediately obvious they've got one, or several, stuck in them.
She also recommends those who find such grass seeds near their homes to "chop them because these ones are really nasty". After sharing her advice on social media pet owners were quick to chime in, and many said they already avoid the grass. Most read in Fabulous "My pup got one in his paw last year and had to be sedated to get it out, poor guy," one commented.
"They gave me the seed after and it cost me that much it lives on the fridge and is now consid.