Pets are getting into owners’ weed stash — landing them at emergency vet in record numbers
Pets are increasingly getting into their owners' cannabis supplies, leading to a rise in emergency vet visits. Cases of cannabis toxicity in pets have doubled over four years, with dogs being the most affected. Many pet owners are unaware of the symptoms of cannabis exposure and often do not seek veterinary care.
- ▪Cannabis toxicity cases among pets rose from 51 in 2021 to 102 in 2025.
- ▪Dogs accounted for 97% of the incidents related to cannabis exposure.
- ▪44% of the incidents were caused by edible cannabis products, while 36% were due to plant material.
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US News Pets getting into owners’ weed stash — landing them at the emergency vet By Jeanne Erickson Published May 16, 2026, 11:18 a.m. ET Pets are getting into their owners’ weed — and it’s sending them to the emergency vet in record numbers. Cannabis toxicity cases among pets doubled in four years, from 51 in 2021 to 102 in 2025, according to new data from Veritas Veterinary Partners, a national network of specialty and emergency animal hospitals that recorded 460 cases across seven facilities. Early 2026 numbers suggest the budding trend will continue to rise, said Veritas. Dogs accounted for 97% of incidents, while cats were more mellow at only 3%. Although most cases were treated without hospitalization, a shocking 10% required more intensive care.
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