My cat inhaled cannabis smoke. What to monitor and is she okay?

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  Answered By Debi Matlack

  Veterinary Technician

  Published on January 8th, 2020

  There is little danger of your cats being endangered by the smoke unless it is concentrated and they are forced to breathe it. However, symptoms of marijuana intoxication in cats include extreme sleepiness or excitation, hypersalivation, dilated pupils, or low blood pressure. Additional symptoms most commonly observed include: Uncoordination, falling over Depression, sometimes alternating with agitation or anxiety Vomiting Bradycardia (slow heart rate) Seizures, sometimes coma If your cat demonstrates any of the symptoms above, you should take it to the veterinarian as soon as possible. Consider having a civil conversation with your downstairs neighbor about the smoke. If he's smoking so much that the smell is filling your apartment you might want to discuss maybe restricting his smoking to certain times or taking it outside sometimes so that you and your cats aren't having to smell it all the time.

  

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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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