Intoxication of domestic dogs by Cannabis sativa: Review

Authors

  • Udson Rangel Ribeiro Ribeiro Centro Universitário Una Itabira/MG
  • Priscila Natália Pinto 2Docente Una Itabira, Médica Veterinária, Mestre e pesquisadora de Doutorado, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, UFMG, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brasil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n08a1199.1-5

Keywords:

Cannabis sativa, dog, clinic, recreational drugs, marijuana

Abstract

Recreational drug poisonings such as Cannabis sativa, popularly known as marijuana, are increasingly present in veterinary care clinics. The dog has been the most affected animal species. Cannabis sativa contains over 500 different clinical compounds and over 80 known cannabinoids; of these, delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the most psychoactive and is responsible for most symptoms of intoxication. Clinical signs of marijuana poisoning in dogs appear 30-60 minutes after exposure, requiring the action of the veterinarian.

Published

2022-08-08

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Intoxication of domestic dogs by Cannabis sativa: Review. (2022). Pubvet, 16(08). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v16n08a1199.1-5