Affected sites often included the webbed area between the dog’s toes as well as the chest and/or shoulders.
Sit on the ground with the dog and speak in soothing tones. If the dog is restless, you can try to use basic commands to get him to calm down. If commands don’t work, you may need to use a leash or even a muzzle. Restraining the dog may be easier if you have someone to help you. [2] X Research source
Call the veterinarian or check his or her website to see if you can verify whether he or she has foxtail experience. A foxtail in the nose could lead to a sinus infection or worse. The dog’s nose is very sensitive, so anesthesia may very likely be required to safely remove the foxtail.
The vet will most likely use an anesthetic. The vet might use an endoscope, which is a fine tube with a fiberoptic camera, passing it up the nose to check that it is a foxtail that is causing the problem. The vet can remove the foxtail using forceps or a grasper on the endoscope. A vet’s forceps will have much longer and narrower arms than tweezers at home. The vet might flush the nasal cavity to remove all nasal debris. Do not poke up your dog’s nose where you cannot see without a vet.
Do not poke up your dogs nose where you cannot see. If the foxtail snaps off mid-pull, then it likely doesn’t make a difference but see a vet to remove the rest. If you see no more foxtails and your dog seems less irritated, it is possible you removed the whole foxtail. Check with a vet to make sure.
