Has your dog eaten weed resin? Are you worried the weed resin will make your dog sick? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. We know it’s scary when your dog eats something he shouldn’t.
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In this article, we’ll take a look at weed resin and whether or not it can make your dog sick. Let’s get started!
What is Weed Resin?
Weed resin is a cannabis (marijuana) resin that’s produced naturally by the trichomes of the cannabis plant. Weed resin also goes by other names, including hashish, rosin, resin, or reclaim. This natural substance does contain THC, which is a psychoactive substance in cannabis plants.
The resin usually looks like a sticky substance or a powder and can appear in a variety of colors. The resin is extracted right from the plant.
Weed resin may be used in baked items made with THC butter. Edibles are highly attractive to dogs. Dogs will readily eat edibles.
Is it possible to get high from weed resin? Yes, it is. It can even cause intoxication in dogs. The substance can also cause other medical issues in dogs.
Weed Resin & Dogs
As you’ve probably already determined, weed resin can make a dog very sick. It may take an hour or so before you notice symptoms in your dog. Keep in mind that weed resin can be lethal. Just 3 grams of THC per kg of a dog’s body weight can be lethal. While this is rare, it can happen.
What’s more, while a dog is intoxicated by the resin, he may injure himself, have seizures, or the substance can even cause heart damage.
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Ask a Vet Live NowSymptoms of Weed Resin Ingestion in Dogs
You may notice these symptoms if your dog has eaten weed resin:
- Depression
- Hypersalivation
- Dilated pupils
- Stupor
- Increased appetite
- Vomiting
- Urinary incontinence
- Tremors
- Hypothermia
- Excitement
- Hyperexcitability
- Seizures
- Agitation
- Increased heart rate
- Increased respiration rate
Symptoms can appear between 30 to 60 minutes after a dog has ingested weed resin. At high doses, a dog could also show agitation, have increased respiration and heart rates, and become hyperexcited.
If your dog is showing any of the symptoms above, then call the vet immediately. This is an emergency.
Be Honest with the Vet
Some pet parents may fear telling the vet that their dog ate weed resin. That’s understandable; however, even if cannabis is illegal in your area, the vet needs to know what your dog has eaten. Otherwise, they won’t be able to help your dog with the proper treatment. This is key.
Your dog needs the proper treatment to survive and recover from eating any form of cannabis. So, be sure to let the vet know what your fur baby has eaten. It’s for the health of your dog. The vet is not there to judge or report your activities. They are medical professionals who need the right information to help your canine companion.
Treatment of Weed Resin Ingestion in Dogs
At the vet’s, they will perform a complete physical exam of your dog. The exam will include lab work and other tests.
There is currently no antidote for THC poisoning, so the vet will need to use supportive methods to treat your dog’s symptoms. These include monitoring your dog’s temperature, heart rate, and more. For dogs that are unconscious, he will be monitored for aspiration pneumonia. And if your dog develops hyperthermia, he will be given warm bedding and heating to keep him warm.
If your dog has recently eaten the resin, then the vet may try to induce vomiting and/or activated charcoal. The vet will treat other symptoms as they arise.
The good news is that most dogs will recover completely after eating weed resin. However, he may need to be hospitalized for a few days until he’s stable. After he recovers, your fur baby is sure to be back to his old self again!
Prevent Your Dog from Eating Weed Resin
More and more dogs are accessing cannabis, including weed resin since it has been made legal in many areas. As a result, cannabis toxicity is rising in dogs (and other pets). However, there are some steps you can take to keep your canine companion safe and healthy, including:
- Keep all ashtrays, pipes, and other accessories out of your dog’s reach at all times.
- Avoid using weed resin or cannabis (all products) when your dog is nearby.
- Leash train your dog to ensure he stays focused on the walk and doesn’t try to eat a joint someone has thrown away.
- Train your dog the “leave it” or “drop it” command. That way, if your dog has something in his mouth that he shouldn’t have, he will drop it, and you can then safely get it away from him.
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Kim
Kim is a talented author, who loves animals especially dogs. She engaged in writing books and articles relating to animals a decade ago. Kim resides in Chicago with her husband and son. The family is the proud owner of a dog and a parrot (Jack and Lily). Kim wanted more than these two pets, but her husband put his foot down... She often visits elementary schools to talk to the kids about what she learned about pets and how they could learn from them.
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