The ingestion of marijuana by cats can have serious consequences, and as such it is important for pet owners to be aware of the potential dangers. Cats are particularly vulnerable to the psychoactive compounds in marijuana due to their smaller size and unique metabolism, meaning that even a small amount of weed can have a…
Although the legislation on medicinal and recreational use of weed is becoming more relaxed, it is important to remember that it can be dangerous if your pet gets ahold of it. Animals, due to their smaller size and different metabolism, may be more sensitive to the psychoactive compounds in weed than humans, potentially leading to…
Weed is much more widespread and accessible these days, with legislation being more relaxed on its medicinal and recreational use. That said, if you have been prescribed medical marijuana for pain or disease management or enjoy weed recreationally, you should not let it within reach of your pets. Animals are doubly affected by the psychoactive…
Some might say the days when marijuana use is frowned upon are long gone. The increasing amount of research and latest information has made many states across the United States change their legislative stance on it. With marijuana now legal for medicinal use across 38 US states and recreational use in 19 states and the…
Pets and Pot: Poisoning cases are at an all-time “high.” There has been an increase in the number of marijuana ingestion cases in pets for the past five years. This is a result of increasing availability of marijuana for medical and recreational uses, which is now also available in novel forms like foods, drinks, oils,…
