Posted on: February 20, 2023 04:48 PM

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Dogs stats for weed crisis is increasing in NYC

Veterinarians and poison control facilities in NYC have noticed a steady increase in the number of cases of dogs accidentally eating cannabis products.

Since it's legal to smoke weed where smoking is allowed since 2021, the symptoms for dogs can include dizziness, difficulty walking, sleepiness and nausea, and often include dilated pupils.

The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control hotline received almost 7,000 calls for weed toxicity, a 11% increase from the previous years.

As per Pet Poison Hotline nationwide, there's been a 400% increase in calls about the same incidents.

The sooner a pet owner can bring the dog to the vet, the greater the chance of removing the toxin through vomiting or an enema.

Depending upon the size of the dog and the amount of cannabis ingested, veterinarians interviewed for the report say most dogs recover, without last effects.