Can dogs eat cannabis edibles?

What to do if your dog ate cannabis edibles

Call your vet or Pet Poison Helpline at (855) 764-7661 right away, even if she seems fine; you can also call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435. Be honest about what she ate, since it guides treatment, and save the packaging so the brand and ingredients (chocolate, xylitol) can be checked. If the edible had chocolate or xylitol, get her to an emergency vet now. Go in right away if she has trouble breathing, can't sit or stand, has a seizure, or can't swallow. Don't let her 'sleep it off': you should be able to wake her and get her to stand and walk. Keep her in a quiet, safe space away from stairs, and don't try to hold a confused dog, as she may bite. Do not make her vomit at home.

Raw, cooked and other forms of cannabis edibles

• ToxicTHC brownies, cookies and chocolates Need treatment for both THC and chocolate poisoning.
• ToxicTHC gummies and candies May contain xylitol, which is very dangerous for dogs.
• ToxicPot butter, oils and tinctures Concentrated THC; high-fat foods can need extra care.
• ToxicMedical-grade or highly concentrated THC Deaths have been reported after dogs ate highly concentrated products.
• ToxicCBD products Can contain traces of THC; CBD itself is toxic only in large doses.

Why cannabis edibles is toxic to dogs

THC, the most toxic cannabis compound to pets. Dogs have more cannabinoid receptors in the brain, so a small amount can cause poisoning. Edibles may also contain chocolate or xylitol, and many are high in fat.

Signs to watch for after she eats cannabis edibles

Wobbliness or trouble walking, sleepiness or agitation, vomiting, dilated pupils, dribbling urine, drooling, whining or crying, jumpiness at sound or touch, slow or fast heart rate, low or high body temperature, trouble swallowing, tremors, seizures or coma. Signs usually start within 30 minutes to an hour, can take up to 4 hours to peak, and often last up to a day.