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Beagle Rushed to Emergency Vet Was 'High,' Not Having a Seizure

The case renewed reminders that marijuana can be toxic to dogs even in small amounts.

Overview

  • Poppy began swaying and falling asleep while sitting up, leading her owner to seek urgent veterinary care for what looked like a seizure.
  • A veterinarian determined the beagle had ingested cannabis rather than experiencing a neurological event.
  • The owner reported paying about $600 (£450) for the emergency visit, according to posts and subsequent coverage.
  • A TikTok video documenting the scare drew broad attention, with roughly 882,000 views and 57,700 likes reported by Newsweek.
  • Veterinary guidance cited in coverage notes THC can cause lethargy and disorientation but most dogs recover within one or two days with supportive care, as the owner speculated the drug was likely picked up on a walk and commenters described similar and occasionally severe cases.