My Dog Ate Ash from Weed What Should I Do?

Weed is becoming legalized in many states, leading to more people using it. As more people are using weed, more dogs are exposed to it, too. There have been cases of dogs eating weed and getting sick. However, what happens if a dog eats ash from weed? Can ash from weed make a dog sick?

Has your dog eaten ash from weed? Are you worried that ash from weed will make your dog sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We understand it can be scary when your dog eats something like this.

We’ve put together some information about weed and ash and whether these can make a dog sick. Let’s get started!

What is Ash from Weed?

Ash from weed is what’s leftover after the weed has been smoked. The ash may contain some residue that can make a person high, though the effect may not be as effective as the original weed. It depends on the amount of THC in the original product.

But what happens if a dog eats ash from weed? Can the ash from weed make him sick?

Ash from Weed & Dogs

Unfortunately, it may be possible for a dog to get sick from eating ash from weed. It depends on the amount of THC in the weed and how ash the dog eats. Dogs only need about 3g/kg of body weight to become poisoned by weed. We weren’t able to find information about weed ash toxicity; however, it is possible if the dog ate enough ash from weed.

Symptoms of Weed Toxicity in Dogs

You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten ash from weed:

• Depression
• Drooling
• Hypermetria
• Incontinence
• Vomiting
• Mydriasis
• Body tremors
• Bradycardia
• Hypothermia
• Agitation
• Ataxia
• Tachycardia
• Tachypnea
• Nystagmus
• Excitability
• Seizures

If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, call the vet immediately. This is an emergency.

Explain to the vet what’s happened. Don’t worry about prosecution, etc. The reason is the vet will be focused on treating your dog, not that you’ve weed in the house. Your dog’s life is more important, and that’s the vet’s concern.

Let the vet know how much ash the dog has eaten and about what time this happened. They will treat your fur baby’s symptoms, and your dog may need an IV. The IV is used to provide fluids and to administer medications. It’s also possible your canine companion may have to spend some time in the hospital until he’s stable.

The good news is that most dogs have a very good chance of a full recovery if they receive prompt medical treatment.