Cannabis

Yes, cannabis (Cannabis sativa) is toxic to cats. THC and other compounds can cause significant neurological impairment, including incoordination, dilated pupils, drooling, vomiting, and changes in heart rate or body temperature.

Watch for stumbling and incoordination, widely dilated pupils, drooling, and dribbling urine. Cats become acutely sensitive to noise, light, and touch while intoxicated. Severe exposure — especially from concentrated edibles, THC oils, or vape cartridges — can escalate to tremors, seizures, low blood pressure, or dangerously low body temperature.

Move your cat to a quiet, low-light room and minimize handling. Block access to any remaining product and bring the actual product or label to the vet so they can estimate the THC dose. Do not try to induce vomiting at home — that decision belongs to the veterinarian. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately.

Signs typically appear 30 to 60 minutes after ingestion — faster with inhalation — and usually last 6 to 12 hours. Heavy doses or concentrated products like edibles or THC oil can keep a cat impaired for up to 96 hours. Call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline right away, since vomiting is most useful within the first 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion.

Yes, cannabis is toxic to dogs. Ingesting any part of the plant — or products containing THC such as edibles, oils, or vape cartridges — can cause significant physiological distress, with clinical signs ranging from mild to severe depending on the amount consumed.

Symptoms include lethargy, weaving or stumbling, glassy eyes with dilated pupils, and urinary dribbling. Dogs may also drool, vomit, show a slow heart rate, and react exaggeratedly to sound and touch. Severe ingestions — especially concentrated edibles, butter, oils, or vape products — can cause tremors, seizures, or low blood pressure.

Settle your dog somewhere padded where they cannot fall down stairs or off furniture, keep the room quiet, and remove any remaining product from reach. Bring the wrapper or label to the vet so they can estimate the dose. Do not induce vomiting at home unless your vet specifically instructs you to — call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661) right away, as vomiting is most effective within the first 30 to 60 minutes. For any seizure, collapse, or ingestion of a concentrated product, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.

Signs typically appear within 30 to 60 minutes of ingestion (faster with inhalation) and usually last 6 to 12 hours. Severe cases — particularly those involving edibles, THC butter, or concentrated oils — can persist up to 96 hours, so close monitoring and prompt veterinary attention are essential.