Is Marijuana products toxic to dogs & cats?
Also known as: cannabis / THC / cannabis edibles
🚑 What to do right after ingestion
Be honest with the vet (treatment depends on accurate info) — most recover in 12-24 hours with support; combined with chocolate/xylitol, treat as deadly.
Toxicity notes
THC is neurotoxic to pets; baked goods made with cannabis butter are doubly dangerous (marijuana + chocolate/xylitol).
Poisoning symptoms
- • Drunk-like wobbling
- • Dilated pupils
- • Drooling
- • Urinary incontinence
- • Low body temperature
Symptoms can be delayed (e.g. onion/garlic-induced hemolysis may take days) — a pet looking fine right now is no reason to relax.
FAQ
How much causes poisoning?
THC is neurotoxic to pets; baked goods made with cannabis butter are doubly dangerous (marijuana + chocolate/xylitol).
Can I make my pet vomit at home?
Home-induced vomiting is not advised: corrosive cleaners, sharp bones or existing neurological signs make it dangerous, and improper technique risks aspiration pneumonia. Vomiting should be induced by a vet with proper drugs at the right moment — most effective within 1-2 hours. So “head to the clinic as soon as you know” beats “try to induce vomiting first”.
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