Canines poisoned by pot becoming common
By Lydia O’Connor, Huffington Post
Veterinarians have have seen an increase in animals with pot poisoning, a KTVU report says.
According to veterinarians at the Berkeley Dog and Cat Hospital, the majority of incidents are accidental and the result of pets sneaking snacks from their owners’ medical marijuana products, most notably baked goods.
The veterinarians also cited the increasingly strength of pot-laced goods.
The increase is not unique to the Bay Area. A five-year study in Colorado found that pot-poisoning in dogs quadrupled after the state legalized medical marijuana in 2000.