Vet calls out ‘soulless people’ after she treats ‘stoned’ Chihuahua
A vet has issued a stark warning about the dangers of littering after a dog was treated for ingesting a bizarre item in a park.
In a widely-shared TikTok video from a veterinary clinic in Torrent, Spain, viewers were introduced to Jincho, a small black Chihuahua appearing drowsy and shaky. The vet in the clip reveals, “Jincho is stoned”, after the poor pooch consumed a substance while out in the park.
Initially, Jincho’s owners thought he might have picked up a child’s toy or some natural debris, but it turned out to be a ball of cannabis that had been carelessly thrown away or hidden.
The outraged vet blasted the irresponsible drug users as “soulless people” and detailed the necessary treatment for Jincho: “In cases like these, what we do is admit them, with an IV drip, lights off, and in silence, until it passes.”
She added: “From the vet clinic in Torrent, we would like to remind you that we must keep parks clean of rubbish and toxins that can be ingested by pets.
“Now, what Jincho needs is silence and peace of mind because, as you can see, it is still a little bit affected.”
This incident comes as the RSPCA recently highlighted the risk to dogs from discarded drugs like cannabis. They reported that over 450 dogs had received treatment for cannabis ingestion in the last four years, often from eating things like edibles or abandoned joints.
Speaking to the MailOnline, they warned: “Dogs can be very motivated to eat food they find on the ground. The dangers of a dog consuming cannabis include over-stimulation and high temperature. They may require intravenous fluids. It is vital the dog is taken to a vet immediately.”
Kinship have listed the signs that a dog might be suffering from cannabis injestion, they could include:
- vomiting
- depression
- lethargy
- disorientation
- appearing drunk and uncoordinated
- seizures
- difficulty breathing
- diarrhoea
- high temperature
- dehydration
If your pet is displaying any of these symptoms it’s important to speak to an emergency vet as soon as you can.
Pets accidentally consuming drugs can also lead to hefty veterinary bills for their unsuspecting owners. A stark case in point last year involved Willow, a West Highland Terrier from Market Harborough, Leicestershire, who consumed cannabis during her walk.
Her owner shared with Leicestershire Live the distressing ordeal that followed, which included abnormal behaviour and loss of coordination prompting an emergency vet visit.
It was there that induced vomiting revealed the cause, leading to costly treatment and an overnight stay, totalling a steep £800 for Willow’s family.
