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My dog ate weed and is sleepy. Should I be concerned and call the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog got a hold of weed he seems okay but he just seems more lazy &a sleepy then usual should I be concerned ??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 19th, 2017

Yes, I would be concerned in that marijuana is toxic to dogs and it can lead to further symptoms such as incoordination, wobbliness, dilated pupils, excessive drooling, and seizures, tremors, and comas in extreme cases. It's rare that marijuana toxicity is fatal, but it can happen and not every animal reacts the same to the toxicity. Because of this, it's best that your dog is seen by a vet immediately for decontamination procedures. Please take him into an ER vet clinic if your regular vet is now closed; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

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    Published on

    This is very concerning. Cannabis is toxic to dogs and you need to take him to a vet or emergency service right away. He will need to be monitored, receive iv fluids and will have to receive activated charcoal to hopefully purge most of the toxins. Please take him to a pet ER right away.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 8th, 2018

    If she ingested the marijuana within the past 90 minutes I suggest you take her to a veterinarian (there is an emergency clinic in Pueblo, or maybe one of the vets in Trinidad or Walsenburg may be on call) who can make her regurgitate the marijuana. If it was longer than 90 minutes ago you should observe her. If she appears "drunk", has a very slow or very fast heart rate or appears very sleepy, she should be seen by a vet or at the Pet ER.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 27th, 2018

    This is an emergency. You need to take your dog to a PetER right now. Dogs can die from Marijuana intoxication. He will likely be kept in hospital with supportive care (active charcoal, iv fluids, etc). Please take him now.

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