Are Cannabis edibles Toxic to Pets?
Yes — cannabis edibles are toxic to cats. Yes — cannabis edibles are toxic to dogs.
PawSafe Check is for general information only and is not veterinary advice. Always contact your veterinarian or a poison control service if you think your pet has been exposed.
- Toxic compound
- THC; chocolate or xylitol in baked goods
- Toxic parts
- Gummies, brownies, oils
- Also known as
- weed gummies, thc
Symptoms
Cats (toxic)
- Wobbliness
- Lethargy or sedation
- Vomiting
- Dilated pupils
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Urine dribbling
- Slow heart rate
Dogs (toxic)
- Wobbliness
- Lethargy or sedation
- Vomiting
- Dilated pupils
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Urine dribbling
- Slow heart rate
What to do
If your cat ate cannabis edibles
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your cat ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
If your dog ate cannabis edibles
- Call your vet or a pet poison control line immediately — don't wait for symptoms.
- Do not induce vomiting unless a vet tells you to.
- Bring the plant, label or packaging with you so the vet knows exactly what your dog ate.
- Note roughly how much was eaten and when.
Good to know
THC edibles are a growing cause of pet poisonings. Many also contain chocolate or xylitol. Dogs often dribble urine and become wobbly.
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Frequently asked questions
Are cannabis edibles toxic to cats?
Yes — cannabis edibles are toxic to cats. Common signs include wobbliness, lethargy or sedation, vomiting.
Are cannabis edibles toxic to dogs?
Yes — cannabis edibles are toxic to dogs. Common signs include wobbliness, lethargy or sedation, vomiting.
Which parts of cannabis edibles are toxic?
Gummies, brownies, oils.
What makes cannabis edibles toxic?
THC; chocolate or xylitol in baked goods.
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