{"id":7182,"date":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:35:54","slug":"will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/","title":{"rendered":"Will my dog die if she eats weed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#Will_my_dog_die_if_she_eats_weed\" title=\"Will my dog die if she eats weed?\">Will my dog die if she eats weed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_a_dog_eating_weed\" title=\"What are the symptoms of a dog eating weed?\">What are the symptoms of a dog eating weed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#What_can_a_vet_do_if_a_dog_eats_weed\" title=\"What can a vet do if a dog eats weed?\">What can a vet do if a dog eats weed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_weed_last_in_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does weed last in dogs system?\">How long does weed last in dogs system?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_kill_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for weed to kill a dog?\">How long does it take for weed to kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_much_weed_can_a_dog_ingest\" title=\"How much weed can a dog ingest?\">How much weed can a dog ingest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_a_weed_edible\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats a weed edible?\">What happens when a dog eats a weed edible?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_a_dog_stay_high_if_it_eats_weed\" title=\"How long does a dog stay high if it eats weed?\">How long does a dog stay high if it eats weed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_pass_through_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for weed to pass through a dog?\">How long does it take for weed to pass through a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_recover_from_eating_weed\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to recover from eating weed?\">How long does it take a dog to recover from eating weed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-my-dog-die-if-she-eats-weed\/#How_long_does_weed_stay_in_a_dogs_system\" title=\"How long does weed stay in a dog&#8217;s system?\">How long does weed stay in a dog&#8217;s system?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_my_dog_die_if_she_eats_weed\"><\/span>Will my dog die if she eats weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>dogs very rarely die from marijuana toxicity, it&#8217;s a serious condition requiring immediate veterinary care. They often become ataxic, have a wobbly gait, and might seem light-sensitive, blinking and looking around a lot, Drobatz says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_a_dog_eating_weed\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of a dog eating weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Marijuana Poisoning in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stumbling and crossing over feet.<\/li>\n<li>Dull and lethargic.<\/li>\n<li>Dilated pupils.<\/li>\n<li>Urinary incontinence.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Tremors and shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Agitation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>21 Apr 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_a_vet_do_if_a_dog_eats_weed\"><\/span>What can a vet do if a dog eats weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is: <b>Get your dog to the veterinarian immediately. Here&#8217;s how your pup will likely be treated for marijuana toxicity. Decontamination is the first thing. The vet may use activated charcoal to adsorb the drug in the gastrointestinal tract to allow it to pass through harmlessly, Fleming says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_weed_last_in_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does weed last in dogs system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs Clinical signs usually start to show between thirty to ninety minutes after the marijuana has been ingested. Unfortunately, because THC is stored in fat deposits in the dog&#8217;s body, the effects of eating marijuana can last over <b>several days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for weed to kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate an edible infused with THC, it&#8217;ll take roughly <b>30 minutes to an hour for the weed to take effect.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weed_can_a_dog_ingest\"><\/span>How much weed can a dog ingest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is: <b>Get your dog to the veterinarian immediately. Here&#8217;s how your pup will likely be treated for marijuana toxicity. Decontamination is the first thing. The vet may use activated charcoal to adsorb the drug in the gastrointestinal tract to allow it to pass through harmlessly, Fleming says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_a_weed_edible\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats a weed edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Depending on the amount of marijuana ingested, the impacts can range from <b>restlessness and drooling to coma and death. In the event that your fur baby ingests an edible that contains THC, your best line of defense is to take them to an emergency vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_stay_high_if_it_eats_weed\"><\/span>How long does a dog stay high if it eats weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the dog eats their next meal, the bile gets secreted back into the intestines, basically re-exposing the them to the cannabinoids. The effects of an edible high usually last for around <b>18 to 24 hours in dogs, Jandrey says; in humans, they last for only up to 12 hours, according to Harvard Health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_pass_through_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for weed to pass through a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common symptoms of a dog consuming Marijuana (an edible): If your dog ate an edible infused with THC, it&#8217;ll take roughly <b>30 minutes to an hour for the weed to take effect. * Physically, you might notice dilated pupils, a slower heart rate, and difficulty walking, if they can walk at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_recover_from_eating_weed\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to recover from eating weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With proper treatment, dogs will usually recover fully within <b>one to two days.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_weed_stay_in_a_dogs_system\"><\/span>How long does weed stay in a dog&#8217;s system?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana Toxicity in Dogs Clinical signs usually start to show between thirty to ninety minutes after the marijuana has been ingested. Unfortunately, because THC is stored in fat deposits in the dog&#8217;s body, the effects of eating marijuana can last over <b>several days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will my dog die if she eats weed?What are the symptoms of a dog eating weed?What can a vet do if a dog eats weed?How long does weed last in dogs system?How long does it take for weed to kill a dog?How much weed can a dog ingest?What happens when a dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7182"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7182"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7182\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7182"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7182"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7182"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}