Foxtail

• Calgary homeowners who don’t control dangerous foxtail weed could face $500 fine

  Calgary homeowners who fail to remove a potentially dangerous weed for dogs from their property could be slapped with a $500 fine.

  Health

  Aug 13, 2025
  
• City of Saskatoon warns residents of foxtail, danger to pets

  The spiky barbs of foxtail grass can become lodged in the skin, nose, mouth, and eyes of animals.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2023
  
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• Dry conditions causing foxtail grass to thrive, leaving Lethbridge dog owners anxious

  The hot, dry conditions in Lethbridge so far this summer have made a familiar pest even more of a nightmare for dog owners in the city. 

  Environment

  Jul 30, 2021
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• Saskatoon guide released to help control potentially threatening weed for dogs

  The City of Saskatoon has introduced a new guide which it says contains prevention and control techniques for foxtail barley.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021
• ‘It takes over their lives’: Calgary dog owners concerned over spread of foxtail grass

  Foxtail grass can be found all around Calgary, but some southeast communities are dealing with an infestation.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021
• Calgary veterinarians seeing foxtail-related cases daily

  Tall grasses and their seeds are causing problems for Calgary dogs and their owners.

  Aug 23, 2020
• Foxtail frustrating residents in Regina’s Harbour Landing neighbourhood

  Foxtail continues to wreak havoc on green space located in Regina's Harbour Landing neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2020