CHAGRIN FALLS, Ohio — There's a serious and unintended consequence of legalizing marijuana in states across the U.S. Veterinarians and poison control hotlines are reporting huge spikes in calls about pets ingesting pot. Poison control calls "Dogs are more sensitive than humans are and so even just a very small amount of marijuana or the THC component can be very problematic," … [Read more...] about Pets & Pot: Calls to poison control hotlines surge as states legalize marijuana
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How the rise in cannabis use is affecting dogs and children
Accidental ingestion of marijuana products on the rise for children and pets. In a waiting room over the weekend, I talked with a woman who’d spent much of the previous day at the vet. Her dog had been unable to stand and seemed to be having seizures; she was terrified that he was going to die. There was good news, or at least relatively good news. It turned out to be of “weed … [Read more...] about How the rise in cannabis use is affecting dogs and children
Here’s what to do if your pet eats cannabis
Reports of cannabis-induced toxicosis in pets have increased "significantly" in North America since 2018, after marijuana was legalized for recreational use in Canada and several U.S. states, according to a 2022 study conducted by researchers at the University of Guelph and data from the Pet Poison Helpline. University of Guelph researchers surveyed 251 veterinarians in Canada … [Read more...] about Here’s what to do if your pet eats cannabis
Changing Global Cannabis Trends
Cannabis is something that has been looked down upon by our previous generations. People generally associate cannabis only with its psychoactive ability. This has hindered the image of cannabis as a matter of a sin. Little did people know of the benefits and health treatments that are associated with it. With the increasing awareness, more and more people are embracing cannabis … [Read more...] about Changing Global Cannabis Trends
