{"id":7547,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:20","slug":"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know if your dog is high?"},"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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_high\" title=\"How do you know if your dog is high?\">How do you know if your dog is high?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_stoned\" title=\"Why is my dog acting stoned?\">Why is my dog acting stoned?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_accidentally_gets_high\" title=\"What do I do if my dog accidentally gets high?\">What do I do if my dog accidentally gets high?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_high_on_drugs\" title=\"How do you tell if a dog is high on drugs?\">How do you tell if a dog is high on drugs?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_a_stoned_dog\" title=\"What are the symptoms of a stoned dog?\">What are the symptoms of a stoned 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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_to_do_if_your_dog_is_acting_high\" title=\"What to do if your dog is acting high?\">What to do if your dog is acting high?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_so_weird_all_of_a_sudden\" title=\"Why is my dog acting so weird all of a sudden?\">Why is my dog acting so weird all of a sudden?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_happens_if_you_accidentally_get_your_dog_high\" title=\"What happens if you accidentally get your dog high?\">What happens if you accidentally get your dog high?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_come_down_from_a_high\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to come down from a high?\">How long does it take for a dog to come down from a high?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_on_drugs\" title=\"How do you know when a dog is on drugs?\">How do you know when a dog is on drugs?<\/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\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_drugs\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats drugs?\">What happens when a dog eats drugs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_does_Coke\" title=\"What happens if a dog does Coke?\">What happens if a dog does Coke?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_do_stoned_dogs_do\" title=\"What do stoned dogs do?\">What do stoned dogs do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Can_a_dog_get_too_stoned\" title=\"Can a dog get too stoned?\">Can a dog get too stoned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_do_I_bring_my_dog_down_from_a_high\" title=\"How do I bring my dog down from a high?\">How do I bring my dog down from a high?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_its_high\" title=\"Why is my dog acting like its high?\">Why is my dog acting like its high?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_stoned\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog is stoned?\">How do you tell if your dog is stoned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#What_to_do_when_a_dog_is_acting_up\" title=\"What to do when a dog is acting up?\">What to do when a dog is acting up?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_did_something_wrong\" title=\"Why is my dog acting like he did something wrong?\">Why is my dog acting like he did something wrong?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_not_acting_normal\" title=\"Why is my dog not acting normal?\">Why is my dog not acting normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-is-high\/#Why_is_my_dog_acting_dazed_and_confused\" title=\"Why is my dog acting dazed and confused?\">Why is my dog acting dazed and confused?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_is_high\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog is high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The dog will be uncoordinated and listless. A characteristic sign is a drowsy-looking dog who begins to fall over but then catches himself. He will also have dilated pupils, a slow heart rate and sometimes urinary incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_stoned\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting stoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Potential causes include inner\/middle ear infections, intoxication, strokes, tumors, infectious or inflammatory diseases (meningitis), idiopathic vestibular disease (also called old dog vestibular syndrome), or other less likely causes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_accidentally_gets_high\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog accidentally gets high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best thing you can do is <b>take note of the symptoms and call the Pet Poison Helpline and be honest. This honesty will go a long way and will allow the hotline to better aid in the next course of action, which usually includes allowing the pup to sleep it off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_dog_is_high_on_drugs\"><\/span>How do you tell if a dog is high on drugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Illicit Drug Exposure in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hyperactivity.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Nervousness.<\/li>\n<li>Agitated state.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Elevated blood pressure.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_a_stoned_dog\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of a stoned dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The problem with eating marijuana buds or edibles is the THC component, which is toxic in high doses, or the sweeteners\/chocolate that are in edibles. The most common signs of Pot toxicity in dogs are <b>drowsiness, staggering, urine incontinence, drooling, slow heart rate, dilated pupils, and over reactiveness to noise<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_dog_is_acting_high\"><\/span>What to do if your dog is acting high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best thing you can do is <b>take note of the symptoms and call the Pet Poison Helpline and be honest. This honesty will go a long way and will allow the hotline to better aid in the next course of action, which usually includes allowing the pup to sleep it off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_so_weird_all_of_a_sudden\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting so weird all of a sudden?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can act weird in many different ways, but all of them can invoke the same alarming feelings in us. So, why is your dog acting weird? There are many reasons your dog could be acting weird, including <b>illness, injury, boredom, anxiety, problems with their diet, or changes to their environment<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_accidentally_get_your_dog_high\"><\/span>What happens if you accidentally get your dog high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. The symptoms vary greatly, but are rarely fatal. According to a 2013 study published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, these symptoms can include <b>vomiting, tremors, agitation and in some cases seizures, depending on the dosage consumed and the potency of the marijuana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_come_down_from_a_high\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to come down from a high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>THC is absorbed quickly into the bloodstream and signs of intoxication can be seen from within minutes up to 3 hours after exposure. The drug is eliminated quite quickly from the body and most pets will make a full recovery within <b>24 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_a_dog_is_on_drugs\"><\/span>How do you know when a dog is on drugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The dog will be uncoordinated and listless. A characteristic sign is a drowsy-looking dog who begins to fall over but then catches himself. He will also have dilated pupils, a slow heart rate and sometimes urinary incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_drugs\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats drugs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Illicit Drug Exposure in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Hyperactivity.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Panting.<\/li>\n<li>Nervousness.<\/li>\n<li>Agitated state.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid heartbeat.<\/li>\n<li>Elevated blood pressure.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_does_Coke\"><\/span>What happens if a dog does Coke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medications used for attention-deficit disorder and hyperactivity contain amphetamine, a potent stimulant. Ingestion of these medications by dogs can lead to <b>life-threatening tremors, seizures, elevated body temperature, and even cardiac and respiratory arrest<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_stoned_dogs_do\"><\/span>What do stoned dogs do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once anxiety sits in, they will pace, hide, pant, have increased <b>heart rates, etc. Again, toxic effects are seen at much lower dosages: sedation, respiratory depression, wobbliness, low heart rate, she says. Depending on how much marijuana is ingested, dogs can stay high anywhere from three to 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_too_stoned\"><\/span>Can a dog get too stoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. The symptoms vary greatly, but are rarely fatal. According to a 2013 study published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, these symptoms can include <b>vomiting, tremors, agitation and in some cases seizures, depending on the dosage consumed and the potency of the marijuana.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_bring_my_dog_down_from_a_high\"><\/span>How do I bring my dog down from a high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Activated charcoal can also be given to bind to the THC. Lastly and more commonly, fluid therapy and keeping your pet warm while providing lots of cuddles. It&#8217;s a scary thing for your pet, and we want to ensure that they feel comfortable while the effects of this drug wear off.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_its_high\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting like its high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Potential causes include inner\/middle ear infections, intoxication, strokes, tumors, infectious or inflammatory diseases (meningitis), idiopathic vestibular disease (also called old dog vestibular syndrome), or other less likely causes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_stoned\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog is stoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The dog will be uncoordinated and listless. A characteristic sign is a drowsy-looking dog who begins to fall over but then catches himself. He will also have dilated pupils, a slow heart rate and sometimes urinary incontinence.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_a_dog_is_acting_up\"><\/span>What to do when a dog is acting up?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes we encourage bad behaviors by <b>providing attention, comfort, and treats. This, in turn, encourages the dog to keep it up as that behavior brought them a reward. The best way to stop the bad behavior is to ignore it. Punishment doesn&#8217;t work.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_like_he_did_something_wrong\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting like he did something wrong?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog&#8217;s posturing may translate as guilty <b>because of the lowered, insecure movements reminiscent of how a human may act when feeling ashamed and repentant. The guilty dog may squint his eyes and blink more frequently.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_not_acting_normal\"><\/span>Why is my dog not acting normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Things that can make your dog lethargic and weak can range from <b>infection and disease to pain and medication. And because weakness and lethargy can indicate anything from a chronic condition to a life-threatening illness, you should always talk to your vet when you notice either symptom.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_acting_dazed_and_confused\"><\/span>Why is my dog acting dazed and confused?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Potential causes include inner\/middle ear infections, intoxication, strokes, tumors, infectious or inflammatory diseases (meningitis), idiopathic vestibular disease (also called old dog vestibular syndrome), or other less likely causes.<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know if your dog is high?Why is my dog acting stoned?What do I do if my dog accidentally gets high?How do you tell if a dog is high on drugs?What are the symptoms of a stoned dog?What to do if your dog is acting high?Why is my dog acting&#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\/7547"}],"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=7547"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7547\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7547"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7547"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7547"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}