B.C. woman urges dog owners after husky overdoses on cocaine

A Delta, B.C. woman says her two-year-old husky swallowed a napkin and later overdosed on cocaine but recovered after veterinary treatment. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says it does not collect data on pet overdoses, though veterinarians report seeing more cases.

A Delta, B.C. owner reported that her two-year-old husky swallowed a napkin at North 40 Park Reserve and later showed unusual behaviour. Veterinary tests indicated the dog had ingested cocaine and staff treated him with fluids; the dog recovered. The owner shared the incident on social media and heard similar accounts from other pet owners. The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association says it does not collect data on pet overdoses, while veterinarians say they are seeing more such cases. Known details: - The owner says the dog swallowed a napkin while on a walk and then acted strangely, prompting a visit to a veterinarian. - Veterinarians diagnosed an overdose on cocaine and provided treatment; the dog recovered after veterinary care. - Other owners recounted past incidents of dogs ingesting cannabis or hashish and receiving emergency care. - The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association does not track overdose cases nationally, though veterinarians report increases in incidents across North America. Summary: Owners reported heightened concern about walking pets after these incidents, and veterinarians describe an increase in cases but no central data collection. Undetermined at this time.