Marijuana Poisoning Among Pets , at All-Time High in the United States.<br />CNN reports more pets have succumbed to marijuana poisoning than at any point in the history of the United States, a new study finds.<br />Surveying veterinarians, the study <br />found cases of marijuana poisoning <br />most often occurred in canines. .<br />But cats, horses, ferrets and <br />even cockatoos have also fallen <br />victim to cannabis poisoning.<br />But cats, horses, ferrets and <br />even cockatoos have also fallen <br />victim to cannabis poisoning.<br />But cats, horses, ferrets and <br />even cockatoos have also fallen <br />victim to cannabis poisoning.<br />Most cases of cannabis toxicity was via oral route of delivery, by ingesting edibles or discarded joint butts or <br />dried plant materials. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant <br />professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.<br />Experts say that even though marijuana <br />may be enjoyable for humans, it's often <br />the other way around for pets.<br />It’s important to remember our pets <br />are not tiny people. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant <br />professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.<br />They’re very different creatures with different metabolisms and because of that they can have serious outcomes from <br />ingesting marijuana. , Jibran Khokhar, study authors, assistant <br />professor at the Ontario Veterinary College, via CNN.<br />Experts say the most likely effects of marijuana poisoning in pets are lethargy, disorientation and urinary incontinence.<br />The study found that most pets <br />who had digested a marijuana product recovered in <br />24 to 48 hours, though sixteen dogs in the study died.<br />Experts say pet owners who use marijuana products must practice caution to keep their pets safe.<br />Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access.<br />Try using locked containers and keeping marijuana products in places your pet can't access
