If your pet ate cannabis, stay calm, keep them quiet, and call your veterinarian or a pet poison hotline right away. Most pets that eat cannabis or THC edibles become drowsy, wobbly, and disoriented within about an hour, and the large majority recover with supportive care. Because the dose and the product are usually unknown, a professional should decide whether your pet needs to be seen. Never induce vomiting at home unless a veterinarian specifically tells you to.
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What Should I Do First If My Pet Ate Cannabis?
Move your pet to a safe, quiet space away from stairs, furniture edges, and other animals, then phone your vet or an animal poison hotline. Keep the packaging or a photo of it, note the time you think they ate it, and estimate your pet's weight. Do not give food, coffee, activated charcoal, or any home remedy, and do not leave a wobbly pet unattended.
Cannabis and Pet Safety: What to Do If Your Dog or Cat Eats Weed
Key Features of Cannabis Exposure in Pets
- Onset is typically 30 to 60 minutes, but edibles can delay signs for two to three hours.
- A drunken, stumbling walk and trouble standing or balancing.
- Heavy drowsiness, staring, slow reactions, or unusual sleepiness.
- Dilated pupils and sensitivity to light, sound, or being handled.
- Drooling, vomiting, or accidental urine dribbling.
- Agitation, restlessness, or in rare cases tremors and low body temperature.
- Signs often last 12 to 24 hours and can run longer after edibles.
- Chocolate, xylitol, raisins, or macadamia nuts in edibles add a second poisoning risk.
What Details Help Your Veterinarian?
The most useful information is the product itself: whether it was flower, a THC edible, or a CBD product, the milligram amount printed on the label, how much was in the package before and after, and how long ago it happened. Also share your pet's weight, age, other medications, and any pre-existing conditions such as heart or liver disease. Lab-tested, THC-free CBD products made for animals are formulated very differently from human THC edibles, and telling your vet which one was involved changes the treatment plan.
First Aid for Pet Cannabis Ingestion
How Long Do the Effects Last?
Mild cases usually improve within 12 to 24 hours with rest, fluids, and monitoring, while edible exposures can take a day or more. Your vet may run bloodwork to rule out other causes and can give fluids or anti-vomiting medication if needed.
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Is CBD Safe for Pets After a THC Incident?
Once your pet is fully recovered and cleared by your vet, only use pet-specific, lab-tested, THC-free CBD, and start at the lowest suggested amount. Never use a human edible around pets again.
Shipping and Returns
Orders from our shop are packed discreetly and shipped with tracking, and unopened pet products can be returned within the store's standard window if the seal is intact. Contact support and we will walk you through the process. If you are unsure whether a product is safe for your pet, ask before ordering.