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Is Marijuana Poisonous

September 11, 2024 2 min read
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Children accidentally ingesting marijuana can suffer severe toxicity, including lethargy, loss of coordination, and elevated heart rate.
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Cats are moderately to severely toxic to THC in marijuana, with symptoms like glassy eyes, dilated pupils, and vomiting.
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Dogs ingesting a large amount of marijuana may experience tremors, seizures, and coma due to high cannabinoid receptors.
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Is Marijuana toxic to humans?

Smoking or ingestion of marijuana can lead to intoxication, lethargy, impaired cognition, and impaired performance of complex activities such as operating a vehicle. High doses can also lead to paranoia, panic attacks, depression, confusion, vomiting, and hallucinations. If children accidentally ingest this plant or products made with it, this can lead to severe toxicity requiring hospitalization and major medical intervention. Symptoms of poisoning in a child are likely to include lethargy, a loss in balance and coordination, changes in speech, and elevated heart rate. Child poisoning is most likely to occur from accidental ingestion if marijuana products are in the home.

Is Marijuana toxic to cat?

The THC in marijuana (Cannabis sativa) is moderately to severely toxic to cats, whether it is inhaled or ingested. Symptoms include glassy eyes, dilated pupils, difficulty walking, drooling, and vomiting. While fatalities are uncommon, comas and seizures are not unknown, and veterinary assistance should be sought in severe cases.

Is Marijuana toxic to dog?

It's a good idea to contact your veterinarian if you suspect your dog has ingested marijuana; a large amount could cause a severe threat to their health. The effects of this plant are more intense and generally more toxic to dogs because they have more cannabinoid receptors. Symptoms of intoxication include dilated pupils, drooling, vomiting, and hyperactivity. Your dog may also seem wobbly and uncoordinated and develop urinary incontinence. If a large amount is ingested tremors, seizures, and coma can result.
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The judgment on toxicity and danger is for reference only. We DO NOT GUARANTEE any accuracy of such judgment. Therefore, you SHALL NOT rely on such judgment. It is IMPORTANT TO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE in advance when necessary.
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