LONDON, Nov. 11 (UPI) -- A British survey says 50 of 100 veterinarians contacted report treating pets for cannabis consumption.
Although dogs are the most likely to be affected, the survey says cats and a budgerigar (an Australian parakeet) have become casual users of marijuana, the Telegraph of London said.
Although dogs are the most likely to be affected, the survey says cats and a budgerigar (an Australian parakeet) have become casual users of marijuana, the Telegraph of London said.
Many of the vets surveyed by the insurers Petplan said they had treated pets that appeared to be suffering adverse effects after eating or inhaling "soft" drugs. It was not clear if the drugs had been accidentally consumed or deliberately fed to animals.
There were no reports of fatalities but the animals suffered sideeffects such as vomiting, dizziness and temporary loss of movement.
Some had been given paracetamol or contraceptive pills and monitored to ensure no vital organs failed.
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