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Weed and Pets: How Does Pot Affect Animals?

Dank Network in partnership with Leafbuyer presents: Weed and Pets: How Does Pot Affect Animals? A whole lot of people really love their pets, and a fair number of them also love marijuana. Can the two coexist? With legal marijuana on the rise and medical marijuana available in 29 states, a question we get a lot is: "Will weed harm my pet?" Most people instinctively know that cannabis isn't good for cats and dogs (or any other fuzzy or feathered companion), and they take measures to ensure that their pets aren't exposed to marijuana. But sometimes, accidents happen, and it's good to know what can occur when weed and pets mix. What to Do When Pets Eat Weed So, you've determined that your pet has signs of marijuana intoxication. What do you do now? The safest course of action is to go straight to the vet and have them check out your animal. But sometimes that's not always a practical (or affordable) first step, so follow these instructions to triage your pet beforehand. Determine the Source The first thing to do is figure out what exactly your pet ate. Dried flower is the least dangerous in this situation, since the THC is not yet activated. Edibles can be particularly dangerous since they're delicious and your pet is likely to eat as much as they can put their paws on. Concentrates are extremely dangerous, since they are inherently high in THC, and cannabutter can carry the risk of pancreatitis since it's so high in fat. Any eaten edible containing chocolate warrants an immediate vet visit, since chocolate is extremely toxic to both cats and dogs. Check Symptoms If there's no chocolate, butter, or concentrate involved in the poisoning, you can go ahead and check your pet's symptoms. A mild intoxication will have your pet wandering around on wobbly legs with a pitiful look in their dilated pupils. They may drool and not want to move much thanks to the weed-induced lethargy. However, a more severe poisoning can result in a loss of motor control and bladder function. And the same mechanism that dilates their eyes can actually cause them to lose body heat. If your pet is extremely uncoordinated, incontinent, and shivering, take them to the vet right away. Soak Up or Spit Up If your pet only seems to be experiencing mild discomfort and lethargy, they are probably okay. It takes about 3 grams of THC per kilogram of weight for a dog to die of a THC overdose, and you will definitely see extreme symptoms like vomiting and uncontrollable diarrhea if a pet is anywhere near approaching that threshold. If the pet's condition isn't worsening, you can try to either soak up the rest of the THC in their stomach before it's absorbed, or induce vomiting. Using activated charcoal tablets is significantly more pleasant for both you and your ailing pet, but if they're not available you can induce vomiting by administering one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide per 10 pounds of your pet's weight. However, this can result in extreme distress (for both of you) and can end up causing more vomiting than is productive. If you feel your pet's symptoms are bad enough to need vomit induced, you are probably better off just taking them to the vet. If your pet ever consumes marijuana, don't be afraid to take them to the vet. Regardless of the legality of marijuana in your state, vets are first and foremost invested in the health of your animal and won't grill you as to how it happened. Weed and pets definitely do not mix, but responsible storage and knowing what to do should keep your pets happy and healthy. Remember, Live Higher!