Abstract

MONDINO, Alejandra; SOSA, Santiago; ZEINSTEGER, Pedro  and  GARCIA Y SANTOS, Carmen. Cannabis Intoxication in Small Animals. Review. Veterinaria (Montev.) [online]. 2019, vol.55, n.212, pp.86-95.  Epub Dec 01, 2019. ISSN 0376-4362.  https://doi.org/10.29155/vet.55.212.7.

Cannabis is one of the most consumed drugs worldwide, being Uruguay the tenth country with higher consume per capita. Due to the legally regulation of the medical and recreational Cannabis market and consume and the possibility to buy medicinal products and Cannabis flowers in the pharmacies of our country, the enhancement of accidental exposure to Cannabis products in small animals is expected. Furthermore, the legalization helps pets’ owners to feel confident to recognize that their animals could have ingested Cannabis products. Hence, it is fundamental to be aware in the toxicodynamic, toxicokinetic, clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment of Cannabis intoxication in small animals.

Keywords : Small animals; Poisoning; Cannabis.

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