SEATTLE, March 14 (UPI) -- Seattle area veterinarians said the legalization of recreational marijuana has led to a rise in THC toxicity cases for dogs.
Veterinarians said tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, the main active ingredient in marijuana, can prove toxic to dogs and the legalization of marijuana, which took effect in Washington state at the start of January, has led to a rise in reported cases of canine ingestion, USA Today reported Friday.