Marijuana Poisoning Among Pets at All-Time High in the United States
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Marijuana Poisoning Among Pets , at All-Time High in the United States.
CNN reports more pets have succumbed to marijuana poisoning than at any point in the history of the United States, a new study finds.
Surveying veterinarians, the study
found cases of marijuana poisoning
most often occurred in canines. .
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
Most cases of cannabis toxicity was via oral route of delivery, by ingesting edibles or discarded joint butts or
dried plant materials. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
Experts say that even though marijuana
may be enjoyable for humans, it's often
the other way around for pets.
It’s important to remember our pets
are not tiny people. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
They’re very different creatures with different metabolisms and because of that they can have serious outcomes from
ingesting marijuana. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
Experts say the most likely effects of marijuana poisoning in pets are lethargy, disorientation and urinary incontinence.
The study found that most pets
who had digested a marijuana product recovered in
24 to 48 hours, though sixteen dogs in the study died.
Experts say pet owners who use marijuana products must practice caution to keep their pets safe.
Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access.
Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access
CNN reports more pets have succumbed to marijuana poisoning than at any point in the history of the United States, a new study finds.
Surveying veterinarians, the study
found cases of marijuana poisoning
most often occurred in canines. .
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
But cats, horses, ferrets and
even cockatoos have also fallen
victim to cannabis poisoning.
Most cases of cannabis toxicity was via oral route of delivery, by ingesting edibles or discarded joint butts or
dried plant materials. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
Experts say that even though marijuana
may be enjoyable for humans, it's often
the other way around for pets.
It’s important to remember our pets
are not tiny people. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
They’re very different creatures with different metabolisms and because of that they can have serious outcomes from
ingesting marijuana. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant
professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.
Experts say the most likely effects of marijuana poisoning in pets are lethargy, disorientation and urinary incontinence.
The study found that most pets
who had digested a marijuana product recovered in
24 to 48 hours, though sixteen dogs in the study died.
Experts say pet owners who use marijuana products must practice caution to keep their pets safe.
Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access.
Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access