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Cannabis and Pets: effects on our furry friends!

The Cannabis Connoisseur
The Cannabis Connoisseur
Episode • Jan 11, 2023 • 24m

Cannabis and Pets: Effects on our furry friends!

 

Scene: Your dog or cat just ate your edible! What do you do?

-It’s easy to forget that they have completely different digestive system then humans but do they have cb1 and cb2 receptors?

-Dogs and cats have been shown to have a higher number of the CB1 receptors in the brain compared to humans.

-Reminder: CB1 receptors are responsible for affecting the mind, alerting the mood, and the overall “high” feeling of marijuana. THC has a higher affinity for CB1 receptors, so marijuana often affects dogs and cats more than humans.

Tune in for more!

 

Resources:

https://www.petmd.com/cat/general-health/marijuana-bad-cats

https://www.thewildest.com/dog-health/marijuana-toxicity-in-dogs

https://www.purewow.com/family/dog-eats-edibles/amp

 

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