Marijuana Toxicosis in Dogs: Increasing Risk as Cannabis Legalization Expands
Dogs are increasingly exposed to marijuana products. Learn the signs of cannabis toxicosis and what to do.
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- Severe wobbliness coordination loss
- Unresponsive extremely lethargic
- Tremors seizures
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- Any suspected marijuana
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