{"id":7871,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:49","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:49","slug":"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if a dog eats pot brownies?"},"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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_pot_brownies\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats pot brownies?\">What happens if a dog eats pot brownies?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#How_long_will_my_dog_be_high_after_eating_an_edible\" title=\"How long will my dog be high after eating an edible?\">How long will my dog be high after eating an edible?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#Can_edibles_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can edibles hurt a dog?\">Can edibles hurt a dog?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_is_high\" title=\"What do I do if my dog is high?\">What do I do if my dog is high?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#Can_pot_brownies_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can pot brownies hurt a dog?\">Can pot brownies hurt 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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#What_if_a_dog_eats_an_edible_brownie\" title=\"What if a dog eats an edible brownie?\">What if a dog eats an edible brownie?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_edibles\" title=\"What do you do if your dog eats edibles?\">What do you do if your dog eats edibles?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#How_long_do_edibles_last_for_dogs\" title=\"How long do edibles last for dogs?\">How long do edibles last for dogs?<\/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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#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\/what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pot-brownies\/#What_to_do_if_dog_eats_edibles\" title=\"What to do if dog eats edibles?\">What to do if dog eats edibles?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_pot_brownies\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats pot brownies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana ingestion by animals can lead to <b>vomiting, racing or slowed heart rates, tremors or even seizures. Veterinarians said it is usually treated by inducing vomiting or administering intravenous fluids or anti-nausea medications.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_my_dog_be_high_after_eating_an_edible\"><\/span>How long will my dog be high after eating an edible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How Long Does an Edible Last in a Dog&#8217;s System. The effects of an edible can last anywhere between <b>12-24 hours. In the case of THC-infused edibles, your dog may be groggy and lethargic for the better part of a day.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_edibles_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can edibles hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition, <b>edibles may contain xylitol, an artificial sweetener, which is toxic to canines, as is chocolate. APCC most often gets calls about a pet eating a marijuana-laced baked good or plant material, Wismer says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_is_high\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog is high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Activated charcoal can also be given to bind to the THC. Lastly and more commonly, <b>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=\"Can_pot_brownies_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can pot brownies hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Chocolate or xylitol are common ingredients in edibles, and are also toxic to the dog. Add in the effects of cannabis, which gets dogs much higher than humans, and you&#8217;ve got one more thing to keep out of reach of your furry friends.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_a_dog_eats_an_edible_brownie\"><\/span>What if a dog eats an edible brownie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The weight of the dog and amount consumed are key factors of understanding risk of fatality. If your dog eats a CBD-infused edible, <b>there may be no cause to worry as CBD is not toxic to dogs. However, if they gobbled a steady amount, it may just be best to get a vet on the line as a precaution.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_if_your_dog_eats_edibles\"><\/span>What do you do if your dog eats edibles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dog will not be affected in any serious way. However, if the dog eats edibles with THC, you must <b>contact your vet and give them all the relevant information (potency of the edible, how much the dog ate, when the edible was eaten, etc.). The vet will inform you to either let the dog ride it out or induce vomiting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_edibles_last_for_dogs\"><\/span>How long do edibles last for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms usually start within 30 to 90 mins of ingestion and can last <b>a few days as THC is stored in fat cells and can take some time to metabolize in the body. Of course, cannabis affects each dog differently, same as humans, which means each dog will have different symptoms.<\/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=\"What_to_do_if_dog_eats_edibles\"><\/span>What to do if dog eats edibles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog eats an edible If you notice right away that your dog ate an edible, <b>call your veterinarian to determine the best way to help the dog vomit and avoid further problems. Hydrogen peroxide is one way to induce vomiting for your dog; just be sure to calculate how much you need based on your dog&#8217;s weight.<\/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<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What happens if a dog eats pot brownies?How long will my dog be high after eating an edible?Can edibles hurt a dog?What do I do if my dog is high?Can pot brownies hurt a dog?What if a dog eats an edible brownie?What do you do if your dog eats edibles?How long do&#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\/7871"}],"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=7871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7871\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}