Beware of Discarded Joints: A Hazard for Dogs.

Discarded joints and edibles from the increasing number of legal recreational pot dispensaries in places like New York City are posing hazards for dogs, leading to a steep rise in marijuana poisonings among pets. Veterinarians and pet owners are alarmed by the trend, blaming smokers who litter and are oblivious to the harm they can do. Marijuana poisonings, which are almost never fatal, were once rare among pets, but there has been a 300% increase in the past five years. Treatment can be expensive and stressful for both pets and their owners.