Health & WellbeingI think my cat may have gotten high. She is 3 years old and she was sitting 5 feet away from me when I smoked. I didn't think she could get second hand because we were in an outside area but she is acting sort of strange. Could this harm her?
I'm assuming you're referring to marijuana exposure - and it's great that you're being conscientious about how it might affect Baby! Cats can be affected by secondhand smoke, so it's possible she may be feeling the effects. Fortunately, exposures through brief secondhand smoke are rarely fatal, but Baby may need to go to the vet for supportive care if she's acting disoriented, wobbly, or doesn't want to eat/drink. There is no specific treatment to reverse the effects, but the vet will provide supportive care and be able to watch her heart and respiratory rates and respond if needed, and provide IV fluids to keep her hydrated if she doesn't want to eat/drink, as well as to help flush the drug from her system. Here's some helpful information on marijuana in pets: https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/marijuana-intoxication-in-dogs-and-cats Hope this helps!
Updated on August 12th, 2025
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