Hemp is toxic for dogs
Cannabis sativa 
Hemp is an annual, herbaceous plant, but it can grow up to 2.5 metres high. The leaves are characteristically palmate and pinnate. The small flowers are very inconspicuous whitish.
In the case of hemp, the leaves and flowers in particular are poisonous, as they have a high THC content. However, the dog would have to eat a large amount of leaves and flowers for a lethal dose. In its dried state, however, cannabis is particularly toxic for dogs, as the concentration of the poison is correspondingly higher here.
Beware in parks
Dogs can also become poisoned by ingesting human faeces if the humans have previously consumed drugs (in this case cannabis). Unfortunately, this is not as far-fetched as it sounds. Not only the excrement, but also the drug stashes in parks can be a potential source of danger for dogs.
What should I do if my dog ate Hemp?
How toxic is Hemp?
| Toxicity: | (toxic) |
| Toxic parts: | The leaves and flowers of hemp are particularly toxic. This is also the case in the dried state. However, the dog would have to eat a large amount of leaves for a lethal dose. |
| Toxic time: | spring, summer, autumn |
| Antidote: | Unknown |
If your dog shows symptoms of poisoning, it is always an emergency! Time is critical for your dog's life. You should immediately call your vet or the animal emergency services and make sure that a vet is on site and then go there immediately. For the treatment, it helps the vet a lot to know what your dog has ingested.
Occurrence Hemp
| Plant species: | herbs |
| Occurrence: | - |
| Areas: | Europe |
| Flowering time: | summer |
| Fruit ripening: | - |
Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur in case of poisoning with hemp:
- vomiting
- dilated pupils
- eye tremor
- disturbances of consciousness and movement
- muscle cramps and tremors
- fever
- agitation
- palpitations
- coma
- death may occur due to respiratory paralysis
Treatment
The vet will always try to remove the ingested poison from the body and alleviate the specific symptoms of poisoning.
There are different methods to remove the poison from the body:
1. ACTIVATED CHARCOAL: Activated charcoal can absorb toxins. If possible, it should be administered within 2 hours after ingestion of the poison, so that the toxin does not enter the bloodstream.
2. LAXATIVES: The vet may combine the administration of activated charcoal with a laxative.
3. VOMITING: The vet can also induce vomiting using medication to remove the toxin from the body.
In addition, the vet can administer infusions and medication against muscle spasms, as well as keep the circulatory system, respiration and temperature under observation.
More information on dog poisonings can be found here:
Preventing, identifying and treating poisoning in dogs
Further poisonous plants from A to Z
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