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Pets getting into owners’ weed stash — landing them at the emergency vet

Nypost · · 414 words · By Jeanne Erickson
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Pets getting into owners’ weed stash — landing them at the emergency vet Pets are getting into their owners’ weed — and it’s sending them to the emergency vet in record numbers.

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What happened

Pets getting into owners’ weed stash — landing them at the emergency vet Pets are getting into their owners’ weed — and it’s sending them to the emergency vet in record numbers.

Why it matters

Cannabis toxicity cases among pets doubled in four years, from 51 in 2021 to 102 in 2025, according to new data from Veritas Veterinary Partners, a national network of specialty and emergency animal hospitals that recorded 460 cases across seven facilities.

Common ground

Early 2026 numbers suggest the budding trend will continue to rise, said Veritas.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 14 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Nearly half of the owners used AI tools to seek guidance.”
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Claim 2: “Although most cases were treated without hospitalization, a shocking 10% required more intensive care.”
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The evidence mentions cannabis toxicity in humans in Michigan and general pet sensitivity to THC, but does not provide the specific 10% hospitalization statistic attributed to the Veritas Veterinary Partners data.
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web search NEUTRAL — Between November 2018 and July 2020, the number of patients diagnosed with edible cannabis toxicity at hospitals in Michigan grew from an average near 0 to more than 10, with nine requiring hospitaliz…
https://www.jucm.com/cannabis-toxicity-cases-are-likely-to-r…
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web search NEUTRAL — Why is Cannabis Toxic to Pets? The primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), affects pets differently than humans. Dogs and cats have more cannabinoid receptors in their b…
https://coastalsunriseah.com/blog/pet-cannabis-toxicity-what…
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web search NEUTRAL — Eight subjects were admitted to an intensive care unit, including three patients who were intubated; one subject died.Keywords: Marijuana; cannabis; overdose; poisoning; toxicity. Publication types. O…
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30676820/
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Claim 3: “Edible cannabis gummy products were responsible for 44% of incidents, followed by 36% of plant material.”
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The evidence discusses archaeological finds in Arad and general effects of THC gummies on humans, but does not provide the specific percentages (44% and 36%) for pet toxicity incidents.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cannabis and Frankincense presso il Santuario ebraico di Arad.
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03344355.2020.1…
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web search NEUTRAL — To understand how THC gummies might cause diarrhea, it’s essential to first grasp how edibles interact with the gastrointestinal (GI) system. Unlike smoking or vaping cannabis, where THC is absorbed t…
https://sundayscaries.com/blogs/all/can-thc-gummies-cause-di…
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web search NEUTRAL — See the effects of cannabis first hand, unedited, on Parkinson's tremor dyskinesia, and voice. This clip is from the feature documentary "Ride with Larry" a...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNT8Zo_sfwo
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Claim 4: “Among those who did seek care, 38% admitted feeling embarrassed to disclose cannabis exposure”
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Claim 5: “21% seeking emergency veterinary care immediately; 21% searching online, and 21% simply monitoring their pet at home.”
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Claim 6: “Dogs accounted for 97% of incidents, while cats were more mellow at only 3%.”
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The evidence provided for this claim is entirely irrelevant, discussing the Houston Rockets basketball team.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston. The Rockets compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southwest Division of the Western…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Houston_Rockets
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit ESPN for Houston Rockets live scores, video highlights, and latest news. Find standings and the full 2025-26 season schedule.
https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/hou/houston-rockets
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 18, 2026 · CBS Sports has the latest Houston Rockets news and information, including team scores, stats, highlights and more for the 2025 NBA season.
https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/hou/houston-rockets/
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Claim 7: “no deaths were reported”
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The evidence provided consists of a Wikipedia entry for Prineville, Oregon, and a dictionary definition of the word 'no'. There is no evidence regarding pet deaths in the context of the Veritas data.
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web search NEUTRAL — Prineville was founded in 1877 when Monroe Hodges filed the original plat for the city. The post office for the community had been established with the name of Prine on April 13, 1871, but changed to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prineville,_Oregon
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web search NEUTRAL — Define no. no synonyms, no pronunciation, no translation, English dictionary definition of no. a negative: The answer is no.; a refusal or denial: No, I don’t have it. Not to be confused with: know – …
https://www.thefreedictionary.com/no
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web search NEUTRAL — Sign Across Oregon Petition Drive @ Albany Winco/Costco Linn County
https://notaxor.com/sign/
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Claim 8: “Cannabis toxicity cases among pets doubled in four years, from 51 in 2021 to 102 in 2025, according to new data from Veritas Veterinary Partners”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of general information about the Goddess Veritas, a data management company, and unrelated Wikipedia entries. There is no evidence provided that mentions cannabis toxicity statistics from Veritas Veterinary Partners.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The California State University (Cal State or CSU) is a public university system in California, and the largest public university system in the United States. It consists of 22 campuses and seven off-…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_State_University
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Free University of Berlin (German: Freie Universität Berlin, often abbreviated as FU Berlin or simply FU) is a public research university in Berlin, Germany. It was founded in West Berlin in 1948 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_University_of_Berlin
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Phoenix ( FEE-niks) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Arizona. With over 1.6 million residents at the 2020 census, Phoenix is the fifth-most populous city in the United State…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix,_Arizona
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Claim 9: “Outdoor exposure also contributed to 22% of cases”
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The evidence provided consists of retail websites for outdoor gear and is irrelevant to the claim about outdoor exposure causing pet toxicity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop fishing gear, durable workwear, and outdoor essentials at C&B Outfitters. Trusted brands, local expertise, and everything you need for work and the outdoor.
https://candboutfitters.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Find Outdoor at Wayfair. Enjoy Free Shipping & browse our great selection of Outdoor Lighting, Patio Furniture, Outdoor Cooking and more!
https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/cat/outdoor-c32334.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop Cabela’s for trusted hunting, shooting, fishing and camping gear, plus rugged apparel and footwear built for serious outdoorsmen and women.
https://www.cabelas.com/home
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Claim 10: “51% of owners have never noticed pet-safety warnings, and 93% believe current labeling is inadequate.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
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Claim 11: “36% never contacted a veterinarian at all.”
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Claim 12: “Veritas Veterinary Partners... recorded 460 cases across seven facilities.”
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While the evidence confirms that Veritas Veterinary Partners exists and operates facilities, there is no mention of a specific record of 460 cannabis toxicity cases.
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web search NEUTRAL — Veterinary Partner: Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Dogs and Cats.
https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=…
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web search NEUTRAL — Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collabo…
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/veterinary-technician-eme…
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web search NEUTRAL — The facility is equipped to handle complex veterinary cases and enables a greater range of specialized care services including emergency, internal medicine, surgery, oncology, neurology, cardiology, d…
https://www.fox44news.com/business/press-releases/cision/202…
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Claim 13: “Only 22% of users reported using locked containers”
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The evidence provided is about the Taylor Swift song '22' and is completely irrelevant to the claim about locked containers.
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web search NEUTRAL — " 22 " is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her fourth studio album, Red (2012). It was released as the album's fourth single on March 12, 2013, by Big Machine Records.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/22_(Taylor_Swift_song)
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web search NEUTRAL — Music video by Taylor Swift performing 22. ️🔥Stream/download ‘The Life of a Showgirl’: https://taylor.lnk.to/TSTheLifeofaShowgirlYD Subscribe to Taylor Swi...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgFeZr5ptV8
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch the 22 (Taylor's Version) [Lyric Video] music video by Taylor Swift on Apple Music.
https://music.apple.com/us/music-video/22-taylors-version-ly…
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Claim 14: “Half of pet owners could not identify a single symptom, and only 9% felt familiar with them.”
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