Citizen complaint of the day: Dogs getting high in the North End

The only solution that I've found is a soft muzzle device - you can keep them from eating stuff they shouldn't with a gentle pull.

With a tightass owner like that he could probably use the weed.

A bit of an aggressive side-thought, but how about a different neighborhood or the burbs? North End is not a place for a dog. Pots legal and your talking about the most densely populated neighborhood with the most foot traffic in the city. There are going to be cigarette butts (and other crap your dog shouldn't be ingesting) on the street.

that's a blunt.

marijuana is not water soluble. it is fat soluble. it requires a process called decarboxilation to activate the THC. you can eat a bag of dried buds and it wont do anything but taste weird. this dog is not getting high.

Does he just want to lay on the couch and watch Adult Swim we he knows he needs to get up in a few hours?

At least he hasn't been eating the discarded needles.

This is what happens when you legalize pets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKDccUFqmDQ

From reading the comments I doubt if any of the commenters who are down-playing the alleged dog ingestion stories have anything beyond casual contact with Canines.

Dogs share a lot with us -- particularly from the standpoint of social relationships and "pack behavior". Dogs also share a lot with us in certain physiological aspects -- such as the susceptibility to diabetes, cancer, heart disease, epilepsy, etc., -- yet there are profound physiological differences as well.

For example -- feed a human a fairly large piece of high cacao content chocolate -- they might or might not like it and it might effect them slightly in their mental state. Feed the same size [scaled by weight] piece to a dog and some dogs will suffer a fatal almost anaphylactic reaction. Similarly dogs can get very sick from raisins, garlic and avocados.

Moral of the story -- make like Cheach and / or Chong -- just leave Fido out of it

Here are some comments from reputable sources about Bad foods for Dogs and some authoritative sources on Canines and Marijuana:

BAD Food for Dogs:

Chocolate:
No, dogs should never eat chocolate. This isn’t just an urban legend. Chocolate contains toxic substances called methylxanthines, which are stimulants that stop a dog’s metabolic process. Even just a little bit of chocolate, especially dark chocolate, can cause diarrhea and vomiting. A large amount can cause seizures, irregular heart function, and even death. Do not have chocolate in an accessible location for your dog. If your dog does ingest chocolate, contact a veterinarian or Pet Poison Helpline as soon as possible.
Eggs: Yes, dogs can eat eggs. Eggs are safe for dogs as long as they are fully cooked. Cooked eggs are a wonderful source of protein and can help an upset stomach. However, eating raw egg whites can contribute to biotin deficiency, so be sure to cook the eggs all the way through before giving them to your pet.

Garlic:
No, dogs shouldn’t eat garlic. Like onions, leeks, and chives, garlic is part of the Allium family, and it is five times more toxic to dogs than the rest of the Allium plants. Garlic can create anemia in dogs, causing side effects such as pale gums, elevated heart rate, weakness, and collapse. Poisoning from garlic and onions may have delayed symptoms, so if you think your dog may have eaten some, monitor him or her for a few days, not just right after consumption.

Macadamia nuts:
No, dogs should never eat macadamia nuts. These are some of the most poisonous foods for dogs. Macadamia nuts, part of the Protaceae family, can cause vomiting, increased body temperature, inability to walk, and lethargy. Even worse, they can affect the nervous system. Never feed your dog macadamia nuts.

https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/human-foods-dogs-can-and-can...

Marijuana and Canines

MARIJUANA TOXICITY IN PETS
Audra Stillabower, CVT
Veterinary Information Specialist

With its legalization in various states across the United States, marijuana is becoming very common in households for medicinal purposes. In fact, over the past 6 years, Pet Poison Helpline has experienced a 448% increase in marijuana cases. Here’s what you should know about marijuana ingestion in pets.

Marijuana or Cannabis sativa/Cannabis indica is used for recreational drug use and for medicinal purposes. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the two most commonly recognized, utilized, and studied cannabinoids although there are over 80 different cannabinoids in marijuana plants. The primary difference between the two is that THC causes psychotropic effects and has a moderate level of toxicity while CBD is non-psychotropic and is felt by many investigators to be non-toxic or have limited toxicity. The exact amount of each cannabinoid varies widely from strain to strain and plant to plant…..

Animals can be poisoned by marijuana in different ways. They can ingest marijuana edibles such as brownies or pot butter, ingest the owner’s supply of marijuana (in any formulation), or by second hand smoke. Common symptoms of marijuana toxicity include sedation/lethargy, dilated pupils or glassed over eyes, dazed expression, difficulty walking and vomiting. Other symptoms can include either a low or high heart rate, vocalization such as whining or crying, agitation, trouble regulating temperature causing the body temperature to drop or rise and incontinence/dribbling urine, tremors, seizures and potentially coma. Signs of toxicity can be seen anywhere from 5 minutes to 12 hours after the animal is exposed to marijuana. The signs can potentially last 30 minutes to several days depending on the dose ingested.

Although there is no true antidote for marijuana, veterinarians can give supportive care to help the pet through the clinical signs. Vets can regulate the temperature of the animal to ensure they aren’t too hot or cold and give fluids to help maintain hydration. They can give anti-vomiting medication to help stop fluid loss and closely monitor the animal’s heart rate to ensure that it is stable. Due to the animal having trouble walking and potentially injuring itself, the clinic staff can help keep the pet comfortable and confined so they won’t be injured. In a lot of cases, a veterinarian may give activated charcoal. This is a liquid that the animal drinks or is given that can help bind the toxin in the stomach or intestines to the charcoal and prevent absorption into the body.

Animals normally do well with supportive care, however large ingestions of marijuana can be dangerous…..
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tips/marijuana-toxicity-pets/

https://www.caninejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/dog-marijuana-infograph...

Is Cannabis Poisonous To Dogs?
According to the Pet Poison Helpline, the risk of cannabis poisoning in dogs is moderate to severe.
If your dog accidentally eats marijuana, you should call your veterinarian or Animal Poison Control immediately.
The ingestion of too much marijuana can be life threatening.

Symptoms to look out for:
• Severe depression
• Walking drunk
• Lethargy
• Coma
• Low heart rate
• Low blood pressure
• Respiratory depression
• Dilated pupils
• Coma
• Hyperactivity
• Vocalization
• Seizures

Stop fucking with my high and just hold the damn leash!