Mom suddenly noticed her pup acting weird and then realized her 'special' stash was raided — she immediately rushed him to the vet

Living in a rural area with no emergency vet nearby, the owner quickly turned to an online vet for guidance.

PUBLISHED OCT 24, 2025

(L) Golden retriever dog in elf hat, (R) Vitamin gummies. (Representative Cover Image Source: Getty Images | (L) GK Hart/Vikki Hart, (R) Gingagi)

Accidents can happen quickly, especially when pets get into things they shouldn’t. For one dog owner, an unexpected mishap with her pet caused a lot of stress but also highlighted a potential danger that other pet parents may not be aware of. What seemed like a personal "stash" turned into a full-on panic when her dog ingested something that left him in an altered state.

The dog sat and eats the cannabis sativa weed leaf. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | seksan Mongkhonkhamsao) — The dog sat and eats the sativa weed leaf. (Representative Image Source: Getty Images | seksan Mongkhonkhamsao)

As reported by Newsweek, Carrie Smith, a black Labrador owner, was immediately alarmed when she realized her dog had gotten into her “garden gummy stash.” These gummies, which contain THC extract from marijuana, are often used for recreational purposes and can be a major health hazard when consumed by pets. Smith quickly sought advice from an online vet, as she lives in a rural area without emergency veterinary services nearby.

The consultation reassured her, advising her to look for signs of distress. "They were able to give me such peace of mind that he would be okay. [They] just told me to watch him and as long as he could use the restroom on his own and wasn't vomiting, I could just observe him at home and he would be fine," she shared.

A woman and her dog watching something on the phone (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Samson Katt) — A woman and her dog watching something on the phone. (Representative Image Source: Pexels | Samson Katt)

In a TikTok video shared later under the handle @carrxsmith, Smith showed viewers her dog’s condition after eating the "gummies." Her dog appeared unusually calm, holding a toy with a relaxed posture, but his eyes were droopy, and he seemed "out of it." Smith joked in the video’s caption that her dog was “on his own planet” at the time. While his condition was alarming, she stayed by his side for hours until he began to feel better. Fortunately, her dog’s large size (over 70 pounds) helped him tolerate the amount of THC he ingested, and he fully recovered after about six hours.

A sleepy beagle. (Representative Image Source: Unsplash | Joylynn Goh)

The incident highlights an important issue that accidental marijuana ingestion in pets is more common than many might think. According to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, marijuana has made its way into the top 10 pet toxins of 2023, with THC exposures on the rise. As seen in the case of Smith’s dog, the effects of marijuana on pets can vary, depending on factors like the dosage, the dog’s size, and how the chemical interacts with their bodies.

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According to Vets Now, signs of marijuana poisoning typically show within two hours and can include symptoms like glassy eyes, vomiting, disorientation, and lack of coordination. In more severe cases, dogs may suffer from seizures or even a coma. If you suspect your dog has consumed "garden gummies," it’s crucial to contact your vet immediately. The sooner you get help, the better the chances for your dog’s recovery.

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