TV wildlife expert Chris Packham has told how one of his famous black poodles suffered two eye injuries caused by grass seeds.
On both occasions, Nancy was treated by Hythe-based Seadown Veterinary Services, which is urging dog owners to check their pets for foreign bodies after every walk.
Seadown is also advising them to follow Mr Packham's example and seek expert help if they see something wrong.
Nancy now wears goggles that protect her eyes when she plays in long grass.
Mr Packham, who lives in the New Forest, is often photographed with his poodles. They are named after Sid Vicious, a member of punk rock band The Sex Pistols, and Sid's girlfriend, Nancy Spungen.
Seadown vet Miroslava Palenikova, known as Mirka, said: "Chris brought Nancy into the surgery with a blinking and weeping eye.
"It wasn't immediately apparent what the problem was, but we identified a nasty grass seed which was hidden behind the eyelid and causing a good deal of irritation and pain.
"It all ended well because we were able to remove it quickly without any long-term damage and Nancy went home happy.
"Not long after Chris's first visit, I was a little surprised to find him returning with the same dog but with the other eye suffering a similar fate.
"I was amazed at how quickly Chris and his partner Charlotte recognised the symptoms and rushed into us. Again, the seed as easily removed.
"If dog owners hesitate to bring their dog to a vet, grass seeds can be pretty tricky to find and cause a lot of problems.
"In certain situations they can enter the body and travel, requiring further diagnostic imaging such as a CT or MRI scan.
"This wasn't the case with Nancy and, after discussion, we found a solution so she could continue to play safely in the long grass."
Describing the first consultation, Mr Packham praised the speed with which Mirka diagnosed the problem and her "gentle but swift" removal of what turned out to a large seed.
He added: "Knowing about the problem, we wasted no time heading back to Seadown when it happened again.
"Dogs might read the world through their noses in ways we can't but their eyesight is a sense they can't afford to lose if it can be avoided.
"As responsible custodians of our canine friends, we should never be complacent about eye injuries.
"As passionate custodians of the planet we also have a duty to help our wildlife survive, especially as we’re in a biodiversity crisis.
"So, wild grasses and flowers should be common features of our gardens. With better awareness of seed issues we can have healthy pets and a healthier planet."