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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Toxicology
  • Equine Medicine
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Marijuana toxicosis is commonly diagnosed in companion animals.
  • Increased availability of cannabis raises concerns for toxicosis in non-traditional species.
  • Equine practitioners may encounter novel toxicological presentations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report suspected marijuana toxicosis in two American Mammoth donkeys.
  • To describe clinical signs and diagnostic findings in equine cannabis ingestion.
  • To highlight the utility of cannabinoid screening in veterinary diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Two donkeys (8 and 20 years old) presented with depression and lethargy after consuming cannabis buds.
  • Clinical examinations documented neurologic deficits, colic, tachycardia, tachypnea, and decreased tongue tone.
  • Plasma and serum samples were analyzed for cannabinoids using high-pressure liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectroscopy (HPLC-MS/MS).

Main Results:

  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) was detected in all analyzed samples from both donkeys.
  • Clinical signs, including neurologic deficits and vital sign abnormalities, appeared 24-36 hours post-ingestion.
  • Both donkeys recovered fully within 24 hours of peak clinical effects.

Conclusions:

  • Cannabis ingestion can cause toxicosis in donkeys, presenting with specific clinical signs.
  • Veterinary diagnostic laboratories equipped with HPLC-MS/MS can confirm THC exposure in equines.
  • Screening for cannabinoids is a valuable tool for equine practitioners suspecting marijuana toxicosis.