Warning about dogs ingesting cannabis roaches

community · February 2020 · Denman Island trails and paths

A warning has been issued about dogs on Denman Island eating discarded cannabis roaches, which contain bio-active THC and can cause poisoning symptoms in dogs. Dog owners are urged to properly dispose of roaches to prevent harm to pets.

Sources

• “The cannabis in a roach has been cooked enough that it has been decarboxylated and contains a significant amount of bio-active THC... Dogs and THC don’t get along too well.” — The Islands Grapevine – February 6th, 2020 (February 6th, 2020)

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