Marijuana and Xylitol are fine for people, but not so much for dogs and cats — here’s what to do if your furry friend munches on products containing them
Phone calls from pet parents worried about something their pet has eaten are a nearly daily occurrence in a veterinary hospital. Just a reminder: Dogs are not small humans and cats are not small dogs. There are some foods/medications that are safe for one species that can cause severe illness even at small doses in another.
In humans, and cats actually, it is relatively benign, with large ingestion causing some mild gas and possibly diarrhea. Swift treatment is required to provide dogs with the best outcome, and will likely require hospitalization for at least 24 hours, intravenous fluids and regular blood glucose and liver enzyme checks. Xylitol ingestion in dogs can be fatal. Make sure to read your labels and if you have products that contain xylitol in your home and keep them well out of reach of your dog.
The legalization of marijuana has led to greater access in the home and in the environment. Pets that have been exposed to THC usually show symptoms within one to three hours of ingestion.
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