{"id":1190,"date":"2023-10-19T11:32:26","date_gmt":"2023-10-19T10:32:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peakvets.co.uk\/news\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2026-03-13T15:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T15:54:47","slug":"we-come-to-the-rescue-after-dogs-swollen-foot-caused-by-grass-seeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peakvets.co.uk\/news\/we-come-to-the-rescue-after-dogs-swollen-foot-caused-by-grass-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"We come to the rescue after dog’s swollen foot caused by grass seeds!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The \u2018eggs-pert\u2019 team at a leading Yorkshire vet practice scrambled into action to crack the mystery of a dog\u2019s sore and swollen paw.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The four-year-old family pet, called Eggs, had gone into his shell after suffering a problem with his foot and his concerned owners took him to Peak Vets in Woodseats, Sheffield.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Peak\u2019s clinical director Nigel Smallwood examined Eggs and quickly prescribed a course of antibiotics to treat the infection and reduce the swelling in order to allow a closer inspection of the poor pet\u2019s paw.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nigel explained: \u201cEggs came to the practice with an extremely sore foot. The skin on the sole, between his pads, was red and he was licking the area an awful lot.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNothing could be seen at that point because his foot was so swollen but the antibiotics helped reduce the swelling and when we examined him a few days later a small, pinpoint wound was visible between his toes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cA closer investigation identified a single grass awn (seed) in the wound, which I carefully removed, and Eggs has gone on to make a full recovery.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nigel said grass seeds may sound harmless but explained they can cause issues if they pierce a pet\u2019s skin and become embedded.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn about the dangers of grass seeds in dogs and cats >><\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

He added: \u201cA small grass awn may sound an innocuous thing but they have a sharp pointed end with the potential to pierce into the skin and become lodged there.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis often triggers an intense inflammatory reaction, sometimes with a secondary infection.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe frequently see grass awns causing problems with feet, causing swellings or sinuses between the toes. They can also migrate inside ear canals and cause itchy and painful ears, into the nostril causing<\/span> intense sneezing<\/span> and even in the conjunctival sacs around the eyes, causing red, irritated eyes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a common problem, especially in dogs who love to play in the long grasses, and we advise owners to check their dog\u2019s feet, ears, eyes and face for grass awns after a walk and remove any they find.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIf anyone is concerned their pet may be suffering like Eggs, then our advice is to bring them in to one of our vets as soon as possible for a thorough check over.\u201d\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At Peak Vets we are open seven days a week, with the practice open until 9pm on weekdays. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep up-to-date with Peak Vets on Facebook<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Book an appointment online<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The \u2018eggs-pert\u2019 team at a leading Yorkshire vet practice scrambled into action to crack the mystery of a dog\u2019s sore… <\/p>\n

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