Dog owner issues giant hogweed warning after pet suffers horror burns on face from plant

Dog owner issues giant hogweed warning after pet suffers horror burns on face from plant

Dog owner issues giant hogweed warning after pet suffers horror burns on face from plant.A DOG owner has issued a warning after his pet suffered horrific facial burns from a plant during a walk.

Shocking images show horrific burns on dog's face - warning to owners over toxic plant

Shocking images show horrific burns on dog's face - warning to owners over toxic plant

The four-year-old dog started developing the wounds after sniffing around a suspected giant hogweed plant, which can cause blindness, painful burns and blisters if it comes into contact with dogs or humans.

Warning about toxic plant after dog left with serious facial burns

Warning about toxic plant after dog left with serious facial burns

His owner Barry O’Connell questioned why ther are no warning signs in the area (Picture: Barry O’Connell/ SWNS) Giant hogweed is a common, cow parsley-like plant (Picture: Getty) The dog has since been put on antibiotics and has a cone around his head to help with his recovery (Picture: Barry O’Connell/ SWNS)Winston, who serves as his assistance dog, has since been put on antibiotics and has a cone around his head to help with his recovery.

Emergency calls for pets eating cannabis surge 765% over past decade

Emergency calls for pets eating cannabis surge 765% over past decade

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