The foxtail plant may look harmless, but its seeds can cause many problems for dogs and other pets. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) The foxtail plant grows in the spring, reaches full bloom in ...

A close-up of a foxtail plant. The arrow shape of the foxtail plant means “they can go in very far" into a dog's body "once on the ‘right track’,” Dr. Linda Simon, a senior veterinarian, ...

Across much of the United States, spring is in full force. With warmer weather, people are taking their furry family members out on longer walks and spending more time outside. Alongside blooming ...

Foxtail plants grow in fields, along the side of the road and even in your yard. The trouble starts when the foxtails dry out in spring and summer, changing from green to beige and becoming stiff ...

A foxtail plant is a weed-type grass that consists of several different varieties and grows throughout the US. The plants get their name from their appearance being similar to that of a fox's ...

Amanda explained that Foxtail can burrow into the skin and in worst case scenarios, can make it to vital organs, including the lungs, spinal cord or brain, and heartCredit: Getty Posting on TikTok ...

Here’s what we found: If you look hard enough on the next walk with your dog, you will probably see a foxtail. The ubiquitous annual plant can grow in both moist and dry conditions, making them ...

if you see the foxtail plants, be sure to have your dog avoid them. Dr. John de Jong owns and operates the Boston Mobile Veterinary Clinic. He can be reached at 781-899-9994.

Experts said the plant is very common in UK green spaces and its seeds can cause your pooch a killer infection. Foxtail plants are a weed-type grass that can cause serious problems for dogs.

Foxtail can be deadly to pets, so steer clear of the invasive plant Foxtail is an invasive weed. While largely found on the western side of the U.S., the weed can also be found in Georgia pastures ...

After a solid water year, parts of Utah are reportedly seeing more Foxtail plants growing. The name makes it seem like the plant should be soft and fluffy but the weed-like grass has spiky seeds ...