There are several species of Foxtail, the grassy weed. Most folks have not heard of foxtail and are unaware of the danger they pose to dogs. Foxtail grows rapidly during the winter/spring rains and then dries out in the summer months. As foxtail grasses mature, a seed forms at the top of the stalk. The seed resembles a fox’s tail, hence the name given to the grass.
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here are four main types of parasites which infect dogs in the UK. Two of these are worms, tapeworms and roundworms, the other is a parasite.
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The anal sacs are located on each side of the anus, just under the skin. They open to the outside by tiny passageways or ducts. Glands within the anal sacs produce a dark, foul- smelling substance. The sacs normally empty as the animal has a bowel movement. Their purpose is unknown and your pet can do well without them.
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Many common foods are actually harmful or even fatal to dogs. Some of these (listed below) will surprise you. Others are things you would never give your dog purposefully, but now you will be more careful to not let them be in your dog's reach. And some just need to be limited to small amounts.

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To clean the ears, pour ear cleaner in each ear, and give them a good ear massage, and then let them shake, (repeat if anything yucky is in the ears). If there is any heavy secretion call your vet. Dog’s ears should be like a humans ears, clean and free of secretion and odor. Clean with a drying agent after each bath, in case there is water in the ears.
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Fleas can cause a lot of irritation to cats and dogs, making them itch and they also transmit tapeworms. They are also the cause of some skin problems. Cat fleas are the most common, then hedgehog fleas, with rabbit fleas next and finally dog fleas. Dog fleas are thought to account for only 1% of the flea population. The most frequently encountered flea on both
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