![]() You and your veterinarian may need to call the Pet Poison Helpline for advice on the next steps in treating your dog’s cannabis toxicity. Eating the brownie requires treatment for cannabis and chocolate toxicity, whereas inhalation may require additional treatment for respiratory irritation. For example, when your dog eats a brownie made with THC butter, it requires a different treatment than when they inhale a THC product. Informing your veterinarian what your dog was exposed to or has ingested is important to guiding the course of treatment. Your veterinarian may conduct a urine test to detect THC and confirm the diagnosis. If you suspect that your dog has ingested marijuana or is displaying signs of toxicity after inhaling it, contact a veterinarian immediately. Vocalization, including whining and crying Other, less common, clinical signs of marijuana toxicity in dogs due to exposure to high concentrations include: Startle reaction-your pet appears drowsy and even may begin to fall over but catches his balance ![]() Symptoms are visible 30 minutes to 1 hour after ingestion of the drug, or sooner if inhaled.Ĭommon clinical signs of marijuana toxicity in dogs include: Signs of cannabis toxicity in dogs occur 5 minutes to 12 hours after exposure and can last from minutes to days. Marijuana-infused edibles often contain higher concentrations of THC than the plant material (buds, leaves, and stems) and pose a greater risk for poisoning in pets. Vaporizer or electronic cigarette devicesĮdibles such as brownies, butter, and gummiesĬapsules or other preparations compounded as medication Common Types of CannabisĬommon types of cannabis that dogs may be exposed to include: Compared to humans, dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in their brains, making the effects of cannabis more dramatic and potentially more toxic. When cannabis gets into the bloodstream of dogs, it travels to the brain where receptors trap the chemicals and alter the brain’s chemical messengers such as dopamine and serotonin.Ĭannabinoid receptors are located in specific areas of the brain associated with memory, pleasure, thinking, coordination, and sensory functions. A small amount of cannabis is all it takes to cause toxicity in dogs. The exact amount of each cannabinoid varies widely from strain to strain and plant to plant. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, is the principal and most active ingredient in cannabis it causes a high and is responsible for toxicity in dogs. The marijuana plant contains more than 100 chemicals called cannabinoids. With wider public use of marijuana, the Pet Poison Helpline (85) has seen a 400% increase in the past six years in calls related to marijuana toxicity in pets. ![]() Cannabis toxicity occurs when your dog ingests the plant itself, eats products containing cannabis, or inhales the secondhand smoke or vapor from a marijuana cigarette or vaporizer. What they are actually ingesting comes from the dried flowers and tops of the Cannabis sativa plant that contain psychoactive substances. People consume marijuana in different ways. Today, recreational use of cannabis is legal in many states, increasing its availability in homes and exposure to pets, particularly dogs. What Is Cannabis (Marijuana) Toxicity in Dogs?įor centuries the cannabis or marijuana plant has been used for medical purposes, and hemp, which is another variety of the plant, has been used for manufacturing products such as rope, textile, and paper. ![]()
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