Marijuana, also known as cannabis, can be very dangerous to dogs and cats if ingested accidentally. The most common ingredient in marijuana is Tetrahydrocannabinol. Clinical signs in a dog or cat who ingests marijuana include depression, excitement, dyspnea, muscle tremors, hallucinations, aberrant behavior, hypothermia, and hyperthermia. If your pet has ingested marijuana, please contact your veterinarian immediately.
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana is a herb that contains certain compounds called cannabinoids that may affect how your pet or human brain receives signals. The effects include feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Although marijuana can be helpful to treat some medical conditions, its use to treat disease is illegal. If you think your pet has had contact with marijuana, please keep them safe by avoiding contact with any of its leaves, flowers, or seeds.