Positive THC Drug Test
Posted: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 | Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023
Posted: Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020 | Updated: Sunday, January 15th, 2023
Patient: Adult Male Canine
Presentation: CNS depression, ataxia, tremors, dribbling urine, hypersensitivities, salivation, bradycardia, mydriasis
Diagnostics: Urine drug testing
Diagnosis: Marijuana Toxicity
Treatment Included: Emesis, intravenous lipid therapy, intravenous fluid therapy, activated charcoal, time
Remember: Gastric lavage may be necessary if the patient is not in a mental state to vomit the toxin without risk of aspirating
Presentation: CNS depression, ataxia, tremors, dribbling urine, hypersensitivities, salivation, bradycardia, mydriasis
Diagnostics: Urine drug testing
Diagnosis: Marijuana Toxicity
Treatment Included: Emesis, intravenous lipid therapy, intravenous fluid therapy, activated charcoal, time
Remember: Gastric lavage may be necessary if the patient is not in a mental state to vomit the toxin without risk of aspirating
Sources:
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.
Ford, Richard B., and Elisa M. Mazzaferro. Kirk and Bistner's Handbook of Veterinary Procedures and Emergency Treatment. 8th ed., Saunders Elsevier, 2006.