{"id":7943,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:27","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:27","slug":"what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/","title":{"rendered":"What do I do if my 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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_gets_high_from_smoke\" title=\"What happens if a dog gets high from smoke?\">What happens if a dog gets high from smoke?<\/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-do-i-do-if-my-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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_dogs_recover_from_being_high\" title=\"Can dogs recover from being high?\">Can dogs recover from being 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-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_high_to_wear_off\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s high to wear off?\">How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s high to wear off?<\/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-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_a_dog_get_high_from_inhaling_smoke\" title=\"Can a dog get high from inhaling smoke?\">Can a dog get high from inhaling smoke?<\/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-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_you_get_a_dog_high_by_blowing_smoke_in_their_ears\" title=\"Can you get a dog high by blowing smoke in their ears?\">Can you get a dog high by blowing smoke in their ears?<\/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-do-i-do-if-my-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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_over_a_high\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to get over a high?\">How long does it take for a dog to get over a high?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Do_dogs_stop_being_high\" title=\"Do dogs stop being high?\">Do dogs stop being high?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_dogs_get_hurt_from_being_high\" title=\"Can dogs get hurt from being high?\">Can dogs get hurt from being high?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#How_long_will_a_dog_stay_stoned\" title=\"How long will a dog stay stoned?\">How long will a dog stay stoned?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#How_long_will_my_dog_be_high_off_an_edible\" title=\"How long will my dog be high off an edible?\">How long will my dog be high off an edible?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-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-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_dogs_get_high_through_smoke\" title=\"Can dogs get high through smoke?\">Can dogs get high through smoke?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_I_get_my_dog_high_by_blowing_smoke_in_his_ear\" title=\"Can I get my dog high by blowing smoke in his ear?\">Can I get my dog high by blowing smoke in his ear?<\/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\/what-do-i-do-if-my-dog-is-high\/#Can_dogs_get_high_from_smelling_smoke\" title=\"Can dogs get high from smelling smoke?\">Can dogs get high from smelling smoke?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\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=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_gets_high_from_smoke\"><\/span>What happens if a dog gets high from smoke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might think secondhand cannabis smoke and pets would be under-researched, but as far back as 1976, scientists found that inhaled cannabis smoke in dogs <b>can induce respiratory tract infections such as bronchiolitis, and potentially cause pulmonary emphysema.<\/b><\/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=\"Can_dogs_recover_from_being_high\"><\/span>Can dogs recover from being 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 <b>most pets will make a full recovery within 24 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dogs_high_to_wear_off\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s high to wear off?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Normally, your dog will recover within <b>12-24 hours. If your dog&#8217;s symptoms persist longer than that, it&#8217;s probably not marijuana, says Dr. Fox. If your dog does ingest pot, there&#8217;s no way for you to know how affected they&#8217;ll be unless you seek medical attention, explains Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_get_high_from_inhaling_smoke\"><\/span>Can a dog get high from inhaling smoke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, your dog can get high by inhaling marijuana smoke and\/or ingesting pot edibles. The difference is, dogs feel high much, much more intensely than humans do. Dogs are likely to find any state of altered reality extremely distressing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_a_dog_high_by_blowing_smoke_in_their_ears\"><\/span>Can you get a dog high by blowing smoke in their ears?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because their ear is attached to their face and the smoke is actually not going down the ear canal. Stop making your dog high. <b>No, really, please stop.<\/b><b>THC is not good for them (especially if ingested, but secondhand smoke isn&#8217;t good for them either).<\/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_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_get_over_a_high\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to get over a 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=\"Do_dogs_stop_being_high\"><\/span>Do dogs stop being 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 <b>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 24 hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_hurt_from_being_high\"><\/span>Can dogs get hurt from being high?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While weed won&#8217;t affect you for longer than a few hours, it will affect dogs for quite a long time. <b>Sometimes, the symptoms can even last for a few days. During all this time, your dog will feel unpleasant and scared. Keep in mind that not all cannabinoids that weed contains are harmful to your pets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_dog_stay_stoned\"><\/span>How long will a dog stay stoned?<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_will_my_dog_be_high_off_an_edible\"><\/span>How long will my dog be high off an edible?<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_your_dog_is_stoned\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog is stoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>between 12-24 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_high_through_smoke\"><\/span>Can dogs get high through smoke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. Just like humans, dogs can get high. This may be from secondhand marijuana smoke as well as ingesting marijuana or THC products.  Instead of feeling euphoric or relaxed, your dog may have a bad trip.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_get_my_dog_high_by_blowing_smoke_in_his_ear\"><\/span>Can I get my dog high by blowing smoke in his ear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs can&#8217;t get high from you smoking weed around them. You would have to be hot boxing or clambering with the dog. Most dogs don&#8217;t like getting high so they stay away from it. If you blew smoke into your dog nose it would get high.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_high_from_smelling_smoke\"><\/span>Can dogs get high from smelling smoke?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes. <\/b><b>Just like humans, dogs can get high. This may be from secondhand marijuana smoke as well as ingesting marijuana or THC products. Marijuana will affect dogs in different ways than it does humans.<\/b><\/p>\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 do I do if my dog is high?What happens if a dog gets high from smoke?What do I do if my dog accidentally gets high?Can dogs recover from being high?How long does it take for a dog&#8217;s high to wear off?Can a dog get high from inhaling smoke?Can you get a&#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\/7943"}],"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=7943"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7943\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7943"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7943"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}