Amanda Bryan's dog was left with a grass seed in her nose

Amanda Bryan’s dog Willow was left with a grass seed up her nose last week, resulting inthe heft bill for treatment. 

Poor Willow had to undergo a procedure to remove the seed from her nose. 

Overgrown - The grass verges were severely overgrown back in June (Image: Credited)

Grass across Colchester was left to grow as part of the ‘No Mow May’ incentive. 

But while many areas have now been cut Amanda is concerned some grass remains long around electric boxes and signposts.

The long grass can be a hotspot for dogs to get grass seeds at this time of year, causing concern for dog owners.

Seed - This is the grass seed which was removed from Willow's nose (Image: Amanda Bryan)

She said: “It was up her nose, at the very top, so they had to retrieve it by going through the back of the nose.

“When you’re walking down the street and they’re close to electric boxes and signs you can’t keep them away.

“When they mow the verges down, they leave the remains on the floor. There’s a field near me with a little verge bit where they cut it down and then they just leave it.

Willow - Relaxing in the garden (Image: Amanda Bryan)

“We pay council tax, but we don’t get any service, it wouldn’t take two minutes to pick it up.”

A spokesman for Colchester Council said: “We are committed to maintaining our green spaces for the enjoyment of all residents, including our canine companions.

"We understand the concerns raised about grass seeds and the discomfort they can cause to dogs.

“We have implemented a comprehensive grass cutting programme across the city, which includes regular maintenance of verges and areas around signs and electric boxes.

“We acknowledge that despite our efforts, there may still be isolated instances where grass growth exceeds our desired level.

“We encourage dog owners to be mindful of their pets' wellbeing and to seek veterinary advice if they have any concerns.”

Paws Vets in Colchester has issued advice on grass seeds.

A spokesman said: “It’s always around this time of year and it can be in their feet, eyes and ears and it involves discomfort and most of the time where the animal needs to be sedated.”