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Module 4

Module 4: Cannabis Toxicosis & Safety Thresholds

MODULE 4 | CANINE CLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

Cannabis Toxicosis & Safety Thresholds

Clinical Manifestations

Toxicokinetics & Dosing Limits

• Static ataxia & marked lethargy
• Urinary incontinence (~50% pathognomonic)
• Hyperesthesia & startle response
• Hypothermia & bradycardia / tachycardia
• Oral MLD: >3 g/kg (High margin of safety)
• Symptomatic threshold: ~84 mg/kg Δ9-THC
• Lipophilic auto-entrapment in adipose tissue
• Prolonged enterohepatic recirculation
Compounded Safety Thresholds
Clinical Management Protocol
• High-risk preparation limit: >10 mg/mL
• Rapid concentrate absorption bioavailability
• Acute exposure risks in synthetic cannabis
• SUSMP regulatory compliance verification
• Decontamination: Emesis & Charcoal (<2h)
• Supportive care: Quiet space & thermal care
• IV fluids for hemodynamic support
• Intravenous Lipid Emulsion (ILE 20%)

Clinical Disclaimer

This course is for veterinary continuing education. It does not constitute veterinary advice or a recommendation to prescribe any specific product. No therapeutic claims are made for unapproved products.