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Dogs experiencing marijuana-related medical complications are becoming increasingly common, says a pet insurance company.
Pet insurer Trupanion said it's paying out a growing number of claims for dogs treated for marijuana toxicity.
Dr. Denise Petryk, a veterinarian with the company, said it can be a serious problem.
"A small dog that gets even a small bite of marijuana that, let's say, has been made into marijuana butter or again one of the edibles … it could potentially be fatal."
In Vancouver, Jaime McLaren said her puppy needed emergency care after it accidentally ingested pot.
The visit to the vet cost Jamie McLaren $150 for the exam and the charcoal induction treatment to detoxify her dog. (Jamie McLaren)
McLaren said her four-month-old chocolate lab Wrigley is normally curious and energetic, but that suddenly changed when she took him for a walk near Vancouver City Hall last Wednesday.
"It literally presented like a mild seizure, and...
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