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🍁 Is cannabis poisonous to dogs and cats?
🟠 Yes. It can make them ill.
👉 What to do right now
- Call vet.
- Usually supportive care.
- Not typically fatal unless combined with xylitol/chocolate edibles.
- Be honest with vet.
⛔ Don't
- Assume pet will sleep it off without monitoring
- Withhold substance info from vet
⚖️ How much is too much?
Harmful amounts depend on your pet's body weight.
🐶 Dogs3mg/kg THC causes toxicity
🐱 CatsSimilar
👀 Signs to watch for
- Incoordination
- Glassy eyes
- Dilated pupils
- Urinary incontinence
- Slow heart rate
- Vomiting
- Tremors
- Coma
⏱️ When do signs show up?
30 min–3 hours
🔬 Why is it harmful?
THC binds CB1 cannabinoid receptors throughout CNS. Dogs have higher cannabinoid receptor density than humans. Edibles most dangerous — concentrated THC plus potentially toxic ingredients.
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Informational triage only. Does not replace professional veterinary diagnosis. When in doubt, always call your vet.