A Fascinating Behind-the-Scenes Look at Can a Dog Get High From Eating Raw Weed.

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What can a dog get high from eating raw weed?

We all know that our pets are not very likely to abuse recreational drugs. But when a dog eats marijuana, can a dog get high from eating raw weed? Dogs may be attracted to the smell of weed, but they won’t get any of the feeling they would if they were holding or smoking it because the drug doesn’t affect them this way. The cannabis needs to be consumed in order for the animal to feel anything.

A recent study found that 8% of dogs will eat your weed (yikes!), and various other sources suggest that as many as 40% of dogs may ingest some form of cannabis. This includes pot brownies, which people sometimes give their dog without realizing what could happen on account of its THC content.

A dog is much more likely to accidentally ingest marijuana than it is to be given it on purpose. It could find a joint that was dropped or remnants left in a pipe and chew on them, or if you live in an area where weed is smoked openly, your dog could easily snatch a bud from the ground and start chewing.

What effects does weed have on dogs?

So what happens when your pet eats some marijuana? It really depends on how much of the drug they consume. Remember that THC needs to be metabolized by the liver before it can cause psychoactive effects. When weed is eaten, the THC passes through the dog’s digestive system and enters his bloodstream. From there, it goes to the liver, where most of it (around 60%) is metabolized and excreted in the feces. Only a small amount (about 10%) will be absorbed into his system and make its way to the brain.

What are the side effects?

So, how does your dog feel when he gets high? It all depends on the amount of weed consumed, but rest assured that marijuana ingestion won’t kill your dog or cause him any serious harm. Dogs who eat cannabis will likely begin to salivate excessively. They’ll seem disoriented and “couch-locked,” meaning that they won’t want to move around and will instead sit still and be quiet. Their pupils will dilate, which makes them look wide-eyed and glassy-eyed. Their heart rate may increase slightly until the THC is metabolized by the liver, after which it slows down again. In extreme cases, dogs who consume large amounts of weed may become disoriented and nervous.

Dogs are not likely to get hooked on marijuana the way humans can. But in certain circumstances, a dog’s consumption of cannabis could be dangerous. A first-time user will have a higher tolerance than average and may need more weed in order to feel high. This could cause him to eat too many of your bud, which is never a good thing! The dog might also end up eating or smoking something that causes him serious harm or sends him into an overdose situation where his body can’t handle the amount of THC it just took in.

Are there any benefits?

Dogs don’t get high from marijuana, but they do enjoy the smell and sense of aroma that it gives off. It could cause dogs to salivate a little bit when they get close to it, and if they lick up remnants of the weed left behind, they could end up getting a small dose. However, most dogs who ate cannabis would probably not feel any different than when you give them any old pill or treat (unless you give them too much).

It’s also possible that your dog may try to eat some marijuana just because it smells so good to him. He might be attracted by the way something smells and expect that it’s going to taste sweet or spicy. It could taste like a very strong herb that he really likes or he might eat it in an attempt to get high. But even if your dog manages to consume some weed, your dog should not feel any effects at all.

Will my dog get high from eating marijuana? 

Probably not. According to the most recent scientific literature, dogs are unlikely to get high from eating pot. They will likely end up salivating profusely, but the THC won’t make its way through their bodies and into their brains. It’s also possible that they’ll come in contact with other harmful substances while they’re on the hunt for some of your bud and that may harm them or cause them symptoms of marijuana toxicity.

A dog who eats marijuana may also get into other dangerous situations (like getting hit by a car on the way home, for example) and could make him sick. Plus, you don’t want your dog to end up crazy or depressed from eating too much of anything. If a dog has eaten marijuana, he should be taken to the vet for a checkup and examined over the next few days in order to see if any strange symptoms arise.

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