Is Cannabis poisonous to dogs and cats?
Call a vet todayCannabis (marijuana) is poisonous to dogs and cats – call your vet today for advice if your pet has eaten any of it. All parts of the plant are poisonous, including its resins and THC.
- Dogs Call a vet today
- Cats Call a vet today
What to do right now
- Call your vet or the nearest emergency vet.
- Note which plant, which part, how much and when.
- Take a photo or a piece of the plant with you.
- Remove what is left and move the plant out of reach.
- Keep your pet calm.
Don't
- Do not make your pet vomit unless a vet tells you to.
- Do not give any human medicine.
Why it can be dangerous
Cannabis is listed as poisonous to dogs and cats, and all parts—including flower stalks—are listed as poisonous; the listed toxic principles are resins and THC.[1]
- Scientific name
- Cannabis
- Poisonous parts
- all parts
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Common questions
Is Cannabis dangerous for cats too?
Yes. Cannabis is listed as poisonous to both cats and dogs.[1]
Which parts of Cannabis are poisonous?
All parts are listed as poisonous, including the flower stalks.[1]
What makes Cannabis poisonous?
The listed toxic principles are resins and THC.[1]
Sources
How this page was made: written with the help of AI from the sources below, then checked claim by claim against those sources. Urgency levels follow OkPaw’s fixed safety rules. It is guidance, not a diagnosis. How we write our pages