Keep your pot away from Spot: Sask. vets
The Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association (SVMA) is cautioning cannabis users to keep their pot away from pets, but said treating animals could actually become easier after the drug becomes legal.
The legalization of marijuana, which the Federal Liberal government has promised on July 1, will almost certainly mean more marijuana in more Saskatchewan homes. SVMA President Dr. Lesley Sawa said Saskatchewan vets are concerned there could be an increase in cases after legalization, as the drug becomes more common. On the other hand, Sawa said treating the animals could become much easier after the drug is legalized, because after people will be truthful if their pet consumes marijuana.
“If it is legalized, I’m sure people would be more honest,” Sawa told paNOW. “That’ll make our job a whole lot easier.”
When a pet owner cannot or will not say what their pet consumed, Sawa said the veterinarians have to treat the animals based only on the visible signs. Knowing exactly what happened lets the vet begin treatment much sooner, she said, which speeds up the treatment process and recovery.