Pets 4 Homes warns about the lurking dangers of foxtails, advising that these pesky barbs can embed themselves in a dog's nose, paws, or ears, and urging immediate veterinary attention if distress ...

After getting a $400 vet bill for extracting a foxtail from his dog, [Hildeguard]’s ear, [Amos Dudley] decided to take the threat seriously and made her a form-fitting 3D printed mask.

According to Pets 4 Homes, foxtails can also become lodged in your dog's paws, or even their ear canals. The website recommends checking your dog thoroughly for any foxtails on their coat ...