Think of it like medication, because that’s how your dog’s body reacts.
Proper storage helps keep your dog from eating cannabis edibles. Dogs are smart, curious, and determined, so your storage methods have to be smarter. Here’s how to keep THC products out of paws’ reach. Edibles can look and smell like everyday snacks, which is why dogs go after them. See Beware! Your Dog May Eat These Edibles for the products to watch for.
Storage tips that work
- Use child-proof and pet-proof containers. Consider locking tins or high cabinets.
- Avoid storing edibles in purses, backpacks, or lunchboxes where dogs can dig.
- Label all homemade edibles clearly, even if they’re in your fridge.
- Educate everyone in your household, including guests, on safe storage expectations.
Safe storage helps keep pets safe
Don’t treat cannabis like snacks. Store it the way you would store medication.
If your dog gets into your edibles
Call your veterinarian right away. Read What if Your Dog Ingests Cannabis? for what to do next, or contact the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.