Grass AWN !

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Peter M

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I'm sure most are aware of the life threatening possibilities this Killer grass seed can cause. From a minor irritant to death. My ESS Had a abcess removed from her neck on 12-20, the capsule was 2.5 " x 2.0 " x 1/2 ".
Just saying educate yourself about this issue.
It could save your dogs life..

Pete
 
I generally like to give the dogs a bath after we go hunting. Gives you a chance to inspect the dog for injuries and get any awn off them that are on the surface.
 
Thank you all for asking.
Yes she should make a full recovery. Although she never lost intensity and is ready to run 9 days post surgery. She is only aloud to heel for the first 3 weeks no running . We remove the staples 1-2-18.
Agree a through inspection is a must after Hunting / Training. The entry point on my bitch we believe to be the right side of her mouth and the awn migrated to her lower jaw area. The only evidence of this entry site is because after returning to camp she was drooling a lot of saliva on the right. Through inspection did not reveal an entry site / puncture.
 
I USUALLY perform a tail gate inspection of each dog after a hunt or run. I check the eyes, lips, ears, & feet for foreign objects (awns in particular).
I run my hands over their bodies & legs looking for burrs, cuts, lumps etc. I have a steel comb handy for deburring their fur & removing any objects from their coats.
I check their foot pads for cuts / cracks. I palpate their toes & check between toes for objects, lumps, sores etc. I also check their toe nails & clip them (at home) to maintain proper length.
This has saved many trips to the Vet. Awns are bad news for sure.
 
fourtrax said:
I USUALLY perform a tail gate inspection of each dog after a hunt or run. I check the eyes, lips, ears, & feet for foreign objects (awns in particular).
I run my hands over their bodies & legs looking for burrs, cuts, lumps etc. I have a steel comb handy for deburring their fur & removing any objects from their coats.
I check their foot pads for cuts / cracks. I palpate their toes & check between toes for objects, lumps, sores etc. I also check their toe nails & clip them (at home) to maintain proper length.
This has saved many trips to the Vet. Awns are bad news for sure.
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Hunting a golden for the last 15 years I too do this. They pick up every burr and grass seed in the field. Too often I have found seeds partially buried in his skin working their way in.
 
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