With the arrival of good weather, we spend more time outdoors with our dogs, and of course the dangers for them increase. We should not be alarmed, but we should take into account certain precautions that we can take to ensure that we spend the spring and summer months without complications.

Spikes are abundant in both rural areas and urban parks. They are dangerous because the seeds they release can get stuck in sensitive areas such as the eyes, nose or ears, causing various infections, inflammations and diseases such as otitis, corneal ulcers, etc.

Long-haired dogs are more prone to this problem, as their coat facilitates the adherence of the seeds. For that reason, if we are used to walk our pet in places where spikes are abundant, the best thing to do is to cut its hair and check it after each outing. And if we observe any spikes, we will have to take him quickly to the veterinarian so that he can extract them as soon as possible.

We hope that this information will prevent them and that they will have a good season. If you want to contact the GESPETFOOD veterinary team, write us at info@gespetfood.com and follow us on our social networks for more tips.