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Pet insurance company warns of marijuana risks to pets on 4/20

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ATLANTA — A pet insurance company is warning pet owners that marijuana and pets don’t mix on 4/20.

Trupanion says it has handled nearly 3,400 claims for pets with health issues related to marijuana toxicity since 2020, including 27 cases in Georgia.

The company says treatment for marijuana-related illnesses in pets can cost as much as $800.

According to Trupanion, signs that dogs and cats may have ingested marijuana include lack of energy, hyperactivity and neurological issues.