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Forasacchi are the ripe ears of some grasses that can cause serious damage and injury to various organs of our dog friends
In this period of the year the ears of some species of grasses ripen which represent a danger to ours dogs. These are the forasacchi, which at the end of spring detach from the plant and dry up on the ground.
Forasacchi are very common and it is easy to find them in uncultivated meadows and green areas where we normally take our four-legged friends for a walk.
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Why are forasacchi so dangerous for dogs?
I forasacchi they are small dry ears, from one to three centimeters in size, yellow in color, very common in uncultivated meadows, along roadsides and in green areas inside and outside urban areas.
I risks for dogs related to these ears they are due to their particular "arrow" conformation which allow them to penetrate the fur of the animal, without the possibility of slipping off.
Once the ear has managed to get stuck in the animal's coat, the part of the ear previously attached to the plant, hard and pointed, is capable of piercing the skin slipping under the skin of the animal.
The most affected areas are usually the paws and genital folds, but forasacchi can affect any area of the body reaching the skin through the hair.
In addition, the forasacchi can affect the ears, nose, eyes, the gums or tonsils or they can reach the trachea and bronchi through the mouth causing intense discomfort in the animal.
The outlaws they must be removed by a veterinarian as soon as you notice their presence as they can cause injuries and infections: in the eyes, for example, they can cause conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers and even perforate the eye, while when they are aspirated from the mouth they can lead to severe pneumonia or pleurisy.
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What to do to prevent damage to the forasacchi
As we have seen, the forasacchi they are mature spikes of some Poaceae (ec Graminaceae) of the genus Bromus, very common in all uncultivated meadows and in poorly maintained green areas, where the grass is tall. In some cases it is possible to find forasacchi even in urban parks if after cutting the grass this is not collected.
prevent damage to the forasacchi it is advisable to avoid taking the dog for a walk in the areas where the presence of these ears is identified, particularly common from mid-spring to early summer.
During and after the walk it is advisable observe the fur and behavior of the animal: if you notice holes in the hair, these must be removed immediately, preferably with tweezers, taking great care to remove the whole ear without breaking it.
If, on the other hand, you notice pustules on the skin or strange behaviors in the animal, it is necessary to promptly contact your trusted veterinarian for a visit and for the possible removal of the forasacco.
When to suspect the presence of a forasacco in the dog
La presence of a forasacco in dogs it causes great discomfort which the animal manifests quite explicitly.
If the forasacco has managed to make its way into the fur and penetrate the skin, for example, a pustule will form that the dog will tend to lick itself continuously. Inspecting the area where the dog is persistently licking, you will feel the presence of the pustule and it will be necessary to go to the vet for a thorough examination.
In the event that the forasacco hits theear, the dog tends to tilt its head on the side where it perceives the foreign body, shaking it continuously.
When the ear has entered a nostril, the dog wrinkles his nose on the affected side and sneezes very violently, often bleeding due to the lesion produced by the forasacco at the level of the nasal mucosa.
If, on the other hand, the ear has been sucked through the mouth the dog will develop a violent cough. Finally, when the dog will experience a violent cough, often with bleeding.
At the level of eyesfinally, forasacchi can cause strong tearing in one eye only: be careful, because the ear is not visible even when it hits the eyes.
In all these cases it is necessary go to the vet as soon as possible, avoiding to intervene alone. Before the visit it is not recommended to feed the dog as the removal of the forasacco often requires the use of anesthesia.
Timely intervention can prevent serious injury to the dog and in some cases even saving the life of the animal, so it is good not to underestimate any of the manifestations of our four-legged friend.
Sources of reference: Gabbro Veterinary Clinic / Gaia Veterinary Clinic
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