Pets: Marijuana toxicity in pets can be very dangerous and needs prompt care

April 8, 2010 · Posted by in dog blog 

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By Laura Higgins, DVM
Aspen Meadow Veterinary Specialists
With the increasing availability of medical marijuana along the Front Range, we are likely to see an increase in marijuana intoxication in our companion animals. Symptoms that may be seen at home range from neurologic depression, stumbling/weakness, vomiting, dribbling urine, drooling, seizures, and even coma.
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