10
Feb
Is Lawn Seed Harmful To Dogs. A seed can damage the airways and may even move into the lungs which is usually considered life threatening. This causes tremors seizures and even death in dogs. Reluctance to eat or refusing to eat at all vomiting and coughing are all signs that are linked to swallowing a grass seed. Stomach and lungs.
This is a big subject and there is no easy answer but for our sake please consider a more natural and less toxic plan for your lawn. If there is any fertilizer mixed into the seed you should contact Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435. Reluctance to eat or refusing to eat at all vomiting and coughing are all signs that are linked to swallowing a grass seed. The eye will seem swollen inflamed and red and may also be watery. I tracked down the lawn people and they think it was Miracle grow grass seed pods. If you need to use this type of pesticide baits containing ferric phosphate are much less toxic to pets.
Getting the basics right in the beginning will make your lawn much healthier whether or not youve got dogs around.
We currently know of or suspect several grass species as dangers to our dogs. In general wild bird seed is safe for most of us dogs. Some of you requested that I address dog-safe lawn care. Grass seeds often cause problems in the ears between toes behind eyelids and sometimes under the skin and around the body. I tracked down the lawn people and they think it was Miracle grow grass seed pods. That said more serious signs can be seen when the product is directly ingested ie right out of the bag.