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Grass ears: dangerous for dogs?

Grass ears can pose a significant risk to dogs, especially during the summer months when the grass is long and dense. If they get stuck or even penetrate the skin, your dog can get an infection or abscess. Or even internal damage to eyes, ears or throat. So always check your dog after walking through long grass and remove grass ears as soon as possible.

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26 May '25 • 0 min reading time

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