Blind labradoodle Nancy's trip to the beach ended up being a "bad trip" because she got very sick and seemed to be having a seizure or a stroke.
The 13-year-old pet's condition had gotten worse following a trip to Llandudno, Conwy's West Shore Beach.
When worried owner Anne-Marie Parker rushed her to the vet, the animal's stomach was filled with a used marijuana joint.
The owner, who was relieved, later remarked that "she wasn't dying, she was having a bad trip.".
Ms. Parker has now urged other pet owners to exercise extra caution when letting their animals off leashes.
Although we are all currently laughing, she continued, "It was very scary and the result could have been so different.".
On a walk with Ms. Parker and her daughter Amelia, Nancy had discovered the drug.
She said, "I turned around and I saw her nose was snuffling into something.
When I yelled and screamed, she had undoubtedly already eaten whatever it was. " .
They drove Nancy home before stopping for an ice cream in the nearby town.
They found their pet unable to stand, twitching "strangely," unable to hold up her back end, and with eyes that were "all spaced out" when they came back 90 minutes later.
Oh my God, my dog is going to die, Ms. Parker reflected. I could tell the kids were also contemplating that.
"It was very upsetting. ".
The Mochdre veterinarian, Emily Neep, gave Nancy charcoal to help her get the drug out of her system.
The dog was rushed to Mochdre Vets by the family, where vet Emily Neep saw her right away.
An MRI scan was discussed because her symptoms suggested she had had a stroke or type of seizure.
Nancy was about to leave the doctor's office with some medication in case she had another seizure when Ms. Parker fed the dog her favorite meal of biscuits and gravy.
She had puked all over the floor in less than 30 seconds, and the smell made it obvious what had happened to her.
The smell of marijuana was obvious, according to Ms. Parker.
Everyone in the room was laughing so hard, she said, adding, "I couldn't believe it, she wasn't dying.
She was merely experiencing a terrible trip. " .
The veterinarian gave Nancy activated charcoal to help her body absorb the poison.
Ms. Neep assured the family that their cherished pet would be fine and advised them to go home and rest after taking the drug.
She was very dopey, so we kept a close eye on her, Ms. Parker continued.
She started dozing off on the couch, which the kids found hilarious, and eventually fell asleep while having pink elephant dreams. ” .
Three years ago, Nancy lost her sight, but her owner claims that hasn't stopped her from doing anything.
She is "just such an inspiration to us," Ms. Parker continued, "because of the way that she lives her life.".
signs of canine marijuana poisoning.
Coordination issues.
Glassy-eyes.
dilated eyes.
dribbling of urine.
In extreme circumstances, it may cause tremors, seizures, and coma.
Typically, symptoms appear 30 to 60 minutes after ingestion, or even earlier if they are inhaled.
