My dog ate an edible.
What now?
THC hits dogs much harder than people, and the edible itself may contain chocolate or xylitol. Straight answers below.
Published veterinary guidance treats any edible ingestion as a call-the-hotline event: THC doses in edibles vary wildly, dogs are far more sensitive to THC than humans, and the carrier (brownie, cookie, gummy) may add chocolate or xylitol on top. Have the package in hand when you call. Be honest with the vet; they are not law enforcement and treatment depends on knowing.
Pet Poison Helpline · 855-764-7661 ASPCA Poison Control · 888-426-4435What THC does to dogs
Classic signs within 30-90 minutes: wobbling (ataxia), dribbling urine, glassy eyes, startling at nothing, drowsiness alternating with agitation, slow heart rate, and in serious cases tremors or seizures. Signs can last 18-36 hours. Fatalities are rare but large ingestions of concentrated products (butter, dabs, high-dose edibles) are the dangerous end.
The double-toxin problem
Chocolate edibles: run the chocolate calculator too, using the chocolate type and amount. Sugar-free gummies: check for xylitol and see the xylitol page. The carrier is often the more urgent poison.
What NOT to do
Do not wait it out if your dog cannot stand, is having tremors, or ate a concentrated product. Do not induce vomiting in a wobbly dog (aspiration risk). Do not withhold information from the vet.