Sentences with phrase «marijuana poisoning»

Because of this, it is important for you to know and to be able to detect the signs of marijuana poisoning in your pet.

It should be noted that just because dogs account for nearly all reported cases of marijuana poisoning it doesn't mean it can't happen to cats as well.

The Pet Poison Helpline lists the following symptoms of marijuana poisoning in dogs and cats: «glassy - eyes, stumbling / incoordination, dilated pupils, vomiting, coma, and in about 25 percent of dogs, agitation and excitement.

In Colorado, where recreational marijuana use is now legal, veterinarians are seeing a definite increase in the number of pets being brought in to clinics and emergency hospitals suffering from marijuana poisoning after ingesting pot - laced edibles.

The treatment for marijuana poisoning includes IV fluids, medications to control vomiting, oxygen, monitoring blood pressure, regulating the pet's temperature, and in severe cases, ventilator / respirator support.

The signs of marijuana poisoning begin about 30 to 60 minutes after ingestion or much sooner if inhaled.

Pet owners — likely to be embarrassed — should never feel guilty about reporting possible marijuana poisoning to veterinarians because vets are not required by law to notify law enforcement officials.

Dr. Ahna Brutlag as interview by NPR on marijuana poisoning in dogs.

According to Dr. Heidi Houchen with VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists in Clackamas, «Treatment for marijuana poisoning often includes decontamination of the GI tract, IV fluids, and anti-vomiting medication.

Pet deaths from marijuana poisoning are rare, but veterinary intervention may be needed for pets to successfully recover, according to the Pet Poison Helpline.

PORTLAND, Ore. - Cases of marijuana poisoning in pets, and specifically in dogs, increased dramatically in Washington and Colorado after recreational use was legalized, Oregon veterinarians said Monday as they advised pet owners to be cautious with access to the drug.

Now that Marijuana has become legal in many states, veterinarians are seeing more signs of marijuana poisoning in pets.

Marijuana poisonings are becoming more frequent, and can cause severe symptoms in pets.

Greenhill Humane Society urges pet parents to become familiar with new guidelines provided by the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association to reduce the potential risk of marijuana poisoning to dogs and cats.

With two states in the US making recreational marijuana legal, veterinarians have seen a rise in marijuana poisoning cases in dogs and cats.

Signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs and cats include glassy eyes, stumbling, incoordination, dilated pupils, vomiting, coma, and urinary incontinence.