My dog is breathing hard and tired. What if he inhaled a foxtail?

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Hello there! I'm just finding out the dangers of foxtails. I have seen these in the backyard. If a dog gets one of these in their system what can you do? He gets tired quickly and sometimes breaths hard. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | neutered | 92 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Foxtails can be very difficult to diagnose if they inhale one......they tend to migrate and can be anywhere from the nasal passages/sinuses to down in the lungs or subcutaneous tissues. If they get one in between their toes, which is way more common, it is pretty easy to diagnose and treat. This article can give you more information: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/protecting-your-pet-from-grass-seeds-and-awns/ ) If Lugosi is having a respiratory type issue that worries you then I suggest you get him to your vet for an exam.

My dog is breathing hard and tired. What if he inhaled a foxtail?

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