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My cat seems high after secondhand marijuana smoke. Is she in danger?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | spayed | 3 years and 7 months old | 12 lbs

I think my cat may have gotten high. She is 3 years old and she was sitting 5 feet away from me when I smoked. I didn't think she could get second hand because we were in an outside area but she is acting sort of strange. Could this harm her?

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Answered By Anna M., DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 21st, 2017

I'm assuming you're referring to marijuana exposure - and it's great that you're being conscientious about how it might affect Baby! Cats can be affected by secondhand smoke, so it's possible she may be feeling the effects. Fortunately, exposures through brief secondhand smoke are rarely fatal, but Baby may need to go to the vet for supportive care if she's acting disoriented, wobbly, or doesn't want to eat/drink. There is no specific treatment to reverse the effects, but the vet will provide supportive care and be able to watch her heart and respiratory rates and respond if needed, and provide IV fluids to keep her hydrated if she doesn't want to eat/drink, as well as to help flush the drug from her system. Here's some helpful information on marijuana in pets: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/marijuana-intoxication-in-dogs-and-cats Hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Rachel

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    Animals are susceptible to the effects of marijuana and can exhibit signs of toxicity even at relatively low doses. Toxic effects include lethargy, incoordination, sedation, vomiting, urinary accidents, tremors, and light and sound sensitivity. If there is any chance she may have ingested some marijuana, she should be seen ASAP for decontamination by your vet. If you think she had just a mild exposure, continue to monitor her and take her to your vet if you are concerned that she is not improving in the next several hours.

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