Does the passive smoke from marijuana hurt dogs?

As marijuana's status has changed legally and in the opinions of many people across America, there's no doubt that dogs are getting stoned too. read more

Dogs can also get high from secondhand smoke, just like a person can. Again the dog's size plays a role, but how high the dog gets depends on the concentration of smoke and how long the exposure is to the smoke. Size also plays an important role in how the cannabis effects dogs. Unless the animal is in a room with extreme amounts of smoke, inhaling marijuana smoke is not likely to lead to intoxication. read more

The debate over whether or not medical marijuana is beneficial for ailing pets is becoming an increasingly relevant topic, as many people are self-administrating medical marijuana to their pets and a few pot shops are even selling dog treats. read more

The good news is that, unless an animal is confined in a room with extreme amounts of smoke, inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke is not likely to lead to intoxication. If this were a concern, it would be hard to walk the streets of San Francisco without catching a secondhand buzz. read more