Animal owners are being advised to carefully monitor their dogs after a variety of animals were presumed to have actually consumed disposed of cannabis on strolls on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Key points:
- One veterinary center has actually dealt with a minimum of 4 dogs for cannabis poisoning within 2 days
- A regional veterinarian says the event prevails especially around public vacations
- Owners need to look for immediate medical attention for their dogs if they believe they have actually consumed the drug
Marijuana is hazardous to dogs and sometimes can be deadly if unattended.
Dog owner Chris Paulsen said the experience with his dog had actually been “frightening”.
“Teddy threw up a dark brown liquid and was extremely shaky and had a hard time to stand,” Mr Paulsen said.
“He had extremely little saliva and looked stunned and puzzled.”
Mr Paulsen had actually taken Teddy for a walk at Bokarina Beach, north of Caloundra.
“Because his legs were unsteady we presumed he had a tick,” he said.
“By the time he got to the veterinarian, he was incontinent.”
The nine-year-old dog was treated with charcoal to get rid of the compound from his system.
“The veterinarian costs was $500,” Mr Paulsen said.
Public vacation peak
Emergency vet Whitney Hansen said the event was rather typical on the Sunshine Coast, especially after weekends and vacation durations.
“On Anzac Day we saw 3 consults in the one day and all 3 of them were extremely suspicious of cannabis toxicity after the dogs had actually been to the dog park,” Dr Hansen said.
“It can be actually hazardous.
Dr Hansen said signs consisted of dilated students, a low heart rate, poor motion, and incontinence.
“They can really slip into a coma and, in extreme cases, they can suffer organ dysfunction and their body can close down,” she said.
Dr Hansen said if owners presumed their dog had actually consumed the drug, the dog ought to be required to the veterinarian for professional treatment and assistance.
“I would not advise attempting to make them throw up at home,” she said.
“These dogs are still high, so they are frequently rather conscious sounds and sharp motions, so we like to keep them in a truly dark, peaceful, warm environment so that they’re comfy and they’re not frightened while they ride out there.
“As long as they receive the encouraging care that they require, then once they are recuperated, there should not be any long-lasting impacts.”
Still not herself
Dog owner Rebecca Hann Patterson said her dog had actually not totally recuperated because consuming cannabis on a walk at Bokarina Beach in February.
“She was on a drip for almost 8 hours to rehydrate her and simply monitoring her,” Ms Patterson said.
“She was totally unresponsive and could not raise her avoid the ground. She was actually uncoordinated.
Ms Hann Patterson presumed her dog consumed the drug after it had actually been stowed away in the park by youths.
She advised authorities to do something about it to make the location safe.
“It’s unfair on the dogs, it’s unfair on the locals, and she’s 11 years of ages now so she can’t actually take a lot of hits to her system,” she said.
The Queensland Police Service has actually been gotten in touch with for remark.
