Animals and Cannabis?

[CannyBis]

Hi All,

I have a question and don't know where else to post it!

*Does Cannabis have a similar medicinal effect on animals to the effects it has on humans? *

For example, I have heard some strains have a nausea reduction element to them when smoked or ingested.....

Would that also help reduce nausea in a sick cat if added, in controlled amounts, to it's food?

What do you think?

CB

 

[CannyBis]

PS I am NOT about to do this, and am only asking as an intellectual exercise. (Unless someone shows me a scientific study!)

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

Interestingly enough, all vertibrates share a similar endo-cannabinoid system, so if it has a spine, it can get high.

 

[purple_man]

yepp listen to cannbunkerman!

blessss

 

[CannyBis]

Interestingly enough, all vertibrates share a similar endo-cannabinoid system, so if it has a spine, it can get high.

That's good to know. Thanks

 

[CannyBis]

yepp listen to cannbunkerman!

blessss

I'll Try

 

[MJBadger]

I personally know of cats & dogs that have been high but in these cases they were more couched than bouncing . All this was from secondary smoking in the same room . There is a thread on here somewhere that asks about smoking near your pets .
How any animal would be after ingestion i do not know but seeing as any animal cannot understand how drugs affect them i think it may be frightening for them .

 

[HempHut]

I've seen a cat go for growing MJ plants and chew the hell out of the lower foliage. In short, it loved the stuff. Had to really cat proof the grow area to finally stop it getting in there -- it would pull back a wood panel and gain entry.

Also, it's not just not vertebrates that have an endocannabinoid system -- even invertebrates like the lowly sea cucumber has one:

And the sea urchin's sperm actually have cannabinoid receptors and sea urchin roe (eggs) have been found to contain the cannabinoid anandamide!

("Don't bogart the roe, man.")

 

[MIway]

How any animal would be after ingestion i do not know but seeing as any animal cannot understand how drugs affect them i think it may be frightening for them .

just like people... it all depends. have had pets that just loved getting high... dogs/cats that would conspicuously (always) be around & near the weed. my two cats now... really don't care for it at all... they noticeably move away. buddy had two ferrets that loved the stuff. directly know of this cat that has an iguana that truly just loves the ganja... he totally & completely digs it... climbs up to you & sticks his nose right to your mouth as you exhale... eyes role back closed... breathing away... just as chill as can be. had this dog that would bark & run outta the room too, so it all depends.

i fig they have the right to choose just as we do. peace.

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

I've seen a cat go for growing MJ plants and chew the hell out of the lower foliage. In short, it loved the stuff. Had to really cat proof the grow area to finally stop it getting in there -- it would pull back a wood panel and gain entry.

Also, it's not just not vertebrates that have an endocannabinoid system -- even invertebrates like the lowly sea cucumber has one:

And the sea urchin's reproductive organs actually contain cannabinoids!

I can't remember the documentary where I learned this, but it said that the sea cucumber was the LUCA (last universal common ancestor) of all life that shared the endo-cannabinoid system.

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

My dog had a pot brownie by accident (my accident, not the dog's). The only way I'd have known that my dog was high is that she was swaying back and forth all day. As happy as ever, just a little wobbly on the paws, the next day she was back to normal.

 

[HempHut]

I can't remember the documentary where I learned this, but it said that the sea cucumber was the LUCA (last universal common ancestor) of all life that shared the endo-cannabinoid system.

Sounds familiar -- I probably saw the same documentary. Not sure how old they are evolutionarily speaking (my search kung fu is failing here), but they go back a ways and then some. No endoskeleton usually means it's been around a fair while.

 

[Bluenote]

Hi All,

I have a question and don't know where else to post it!

*Does Cannabis have a similar medicinal effect on animals to the effects it has on humans? *

For example, I have heard some strains have a nausea reduction element to them when smoked or ingested.....

Would that also help reduce nausea in a sick cat if added, in controlled amounts, to it's food?

What do you think?

CB

I would think so. By the way some animals *like* cannabis , one of my Patterdale Terriers ( Fells Terriers) will come by and grab a bud and eat it if you leave it accessible to him and at times has been known to grab a lit joint out of your hand.

And interestingly enough , though this is merely anecdotal it's based on years of hunting with this dog , it doesn't seem to have an effect on his natural drives except for making him more methodical and logical. Another anomaly that may or may not be pertinent is that the Booth Bloodline dogs I have seem to like cannabis while the Nuttall dogs could care less but will willingly lap a saucer of beer , which the Booth dogs walk away from with a disgusted look.

Had some friends long ago who named a cat Bogart , and it wasn't after Humphrey Bogart..........

 

[Scout]

I have given our 40# dog nickel-sized portions to help calm her down on long road trips(motion-sickness) and during thunderstorms(when I know ahead of time one is coming). It calms her down a lot. She actually will lay down in the car during the trip with heavy, glassy eyes and a little panting. She tends to avoid them straight up after the second time.

I also have given some thought to lightly brushing some butter onto some meat to give to an old and struggling cat I have now at night. It might help with her unknown issues or at least give some temporary relief.

 

[CannyBis]

Thanks for all the replies!

You've given me plenty of food for thought.

CB

 

[supermanlives]

my last dog ate half tray brownies layed down and didnt move for 24 hrs. he didn look like he enjoyed it. but t was overdose and chocolate aint good for dogs i been told. dosage levels need to be established. start really low dose

 

[WelderDan]

I had a cat that LOVED fresh green cannabis. He'd munch as much as he could get his paws on, then would act all goofy for a while, and then take a nap. Wouldn't touch dried weed, it had to be fresh green. He liked the leaves and popcorn buds.

 

[CannaBunkerMan]

Sounds familiar -- I probably saw the same documentary. Not sure how old they are evolutionarily speaking (my search kung fu is failing here), but they go back a ways and then some. No endoskeleton usually means it's been around a fair while.

I think it just came to me, days later. I believe the documentary where this was discussed was, "The Botany of Desire".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeDFsQGhcJA

 

[mrcreosote]

my last dog ate half tray brownies layed down and didnt move for 24 hrs. he didn look like he enjoyed it. but t was overdose and chocolate aint good for dogs i been told. dosage levels need to be established. start really low dose

A half tray?

Shee-it that dog must have been flying!!!

Doofus got up on the counter and ate 3 brownies. I'm a somewhat fulsome figured lad and 2 got me as high as I EVER want to be. Doofus is 1/6 th my weight.

Ol Doofus was a droolin and a grinnin doggie.

Petey, the wee doggie, will snatch any leaves you trim. I was defoliating low stuff and was putting it behind me and when I turned around the pile was gone and the lil bastard was chewing away for all he was worth.
Hard to tell if he was high...if he ain't eating , he's napping anyway.
Sure made him fart like hell.

 

[groady-ho]

i have cats and 2 dogs..the dogs don't touch it..the cats a different story..they love to eat the leaves..i let them to..they have access to the plants..i do notice that the 18yr. old cat used to vommit alot and doesn't now..they seem to like it and in 10 yrs of letting them eat them when they want i've seen no ill effects..