{"id":8179,"date":"2022-03-25T06:38:48","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:38:48","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:38:48","slug":"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/","title":{"rendered":"What happens if my dog eats a little 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\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_little_weed\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a little weed?\">What happens if my dog eats a little 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\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#Can_a_dog_OD_off_weed\" title=\"Can a dog OD off weed?\">Can a dog OD off weed?<\/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-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#How_much_weed_does_it_take_to_harm_a_dog\" title=\"How much weed does it take to harm a dog?\">How much weed does it take to harm a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" 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href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_small_amount_of_weed\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats a small amount of weed?\">What happens if a dog eats a small amount of 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\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#Can_my_dog_get_high_if_it_eats_weed\" title=\"Can my dog get high if it eats weed?\">Can my dog get 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-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_wear_off_a_dog\" title=\"How long does it take for weed to wear off a dog?\">How long does it take for weed to wear off a dog?<\/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-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#How_long_will_a_dogs_high_last\" title=\"How long will a dogs high last?\">How long will a dogs high last?<\/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-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#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-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#Can_weed_be_fatal_to_dogs\" title=\"Can weed be fatal to dogs?\">Can weed be fatal to dogs?<\/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-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_weed\" title=\"What happens when a dog eats weed?\">What happens when 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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_little_bit_of_weed\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a little bit of weed?\">What happens if my dog eats a little bit of weed?<\/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-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#How_much_weed_can_make_a_dog_sick\" title=\"How much weed can make a dog sick?\">How much weed can make a dog sick?<\/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\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#How_long_weed_affect_dogs\" title=\"How long weed affect dogs?\">How long weed affect dogs?<\/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\/what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-little-weed\/#Can_dogs_get_high_from_weed\" title=\"Can dogs get high from weed?\">Can dogs get high from weed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_little_weed\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a little weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These may include <b>incoordination, drunk walking, tiredness, urinary incontinence (or inability to control urination), seizures, and other neurological symptoms, according to Ochoa. In very rare instances, eating too much marijuana can lead to a coma or be fatal for a dog.<\/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>Marijuana can be toxic to dogs and the animals usually come into contact with the plant by ingesting the supply of the drug that belongs to the owners. If dogs ingest <b>at least 3 g \/ kg, toxicity can occur. Symptoms usually begin within one hour and may vary depending on the amount eaten.<\/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>Marijuana can be toxic to dogs and the animals usually come into contact with the plant by ingesting the supply of the drug that belongs to the owners. If dogs ingest <b>at least 3 g \/ kg, toxicity can occur. Symptoms usually begin within one hour and may vary depending on the amount eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_OD_off_weed\"><\/span>Can a dog OD off 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_much_weed_does_it_take_to_harm_a_dog\"><\/span>How much weed does it take to harm a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three grams of THC  the reactive ingredient in pot  <b>per two pounds of your dog&#8217;s weight can be lethal. That&#8217;s a lot of weed, to be fair, and probably more than your dog would ever eat. However, smaller amounts may still lead to seizures or comas.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_hit_dogs\"><\/span>How long does it take for weed to hit dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Symptoms usually start within <b>30 to 90 mins of ingestion and can last 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_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_many_dogs_have_died_from_weed\"><\/span>How many dogs have died from weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Therefore, it&#8217;s extremely rare for pets to ingest enough marijuana to cause death, although they may still need medical treatment to recover from poisoning. In the recent Colorado study, <b>two small dogs died, both of which had ingested baked goods made with highly concentrated medical grade marijuana butter.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_a_small_amount_of_weed\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats a small amount of weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Observe Your Pet That&#8217;s a lot of weed, to be fair, and probably more than your dog would ever eat. However, <b>smaller amounts may still lead to seizures or comas. So in the event your dog starts exhibiting these severe symptoms, you should get them to an emergency vet immediately.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_high_if_it_eats_weed\"><\/span>Can my dog get high if it eats weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t freak out, Cheech. <b>Your dog will probably be okay, but marijuana ingestion can be a serious issue for canines. It will generally make your dog feel pretty terrible, and you will need to head over to the vet (take an Uber or get a friend to drive you if you&#8217;ve recently indulged).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_weed_to_wear_off_a_dog\"><\/span>How long does it take for weed to wear off a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do they last? Symptoms of marijuana ingestion usually start about an hour following ingestion. They&#8217;re usually mild at first, but continue to get progressively worse over the next few hours. In the vast majority of cases these symptoms will wear off without any specific treatment within <b>24 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_a_dogs_high_last\"><\/span>How long will a dogs high last?<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=\"Can_weed_be_fatal_to_dogs\"><\/span>Can weed be fatal to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Marijuana is toxic to cats, dogs, and horses. Animals process many compounds differently than humans do, and as a result, many foods and medications that are safe for us are not safe for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_eats_weed\"><\/span>What happens when a dog eats weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After consuming marijuana, dogs typically show clinical signs within 30 to 90 minutes. Signs include wobbliness and incoordination, drowsiness, jitteriness, restlessness and hypersensitivity to touch, sound and lights, meaning they startle easily. Dogs may urinate on themselves, have low heart rates and dilated pupils.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_little_bit_of_weed\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a little bit of weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These may include <b>incoordination, drunk walking, tiredness, urinary incontinence (or inability to control urination), seizures, and other neurological symptoms, according to Ochoa. In very rare instances, eating too much marijuana can lead to a coma or be fatal for a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_weed_can_make_a_dog_sick\"><\/span>How much weed can make a dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Marijuana can be toxic to dogs and the animals usually come into contact with the plant by ingesting the supply of the drug that belongs to the owners. If dogs ingest <b>at least 3 g \/ kg, toxicity can occur. Symptoms usually begin within one hour and may vary depending on the amount eaten.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_weed_affect_dogs\"><\/span>How long weed affect dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of toxicity can be seen anywhere from 5 minutes to 12 hours after the animal is exposed to marijuana. The signs can potentially last <b>30 minutes to several days depending on the dose ingested.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_high_from_weed\"><\/span>Can dogs get high from weed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, <b>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. Instead of feeling euphoric or relaxed, your dog may have a bad trip.<\/b><\/p>\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 my dog eats a little weed?How long does it take for weed to kill a dog?How much weed can a dog ingest?How long does a dog stay high if it eats weed?Can a dog OD off weed?How much weed does it take to harm a dog?How long does it&#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\/8179"}],"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=8179"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8179\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8179"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8179"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8179"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}