Tuesday. 3:47pm. Stuck on the highway.
Ring notification: “Motion detected - Kitchen”
Open the app. My roommate’s friend is over.
They’re eating. Laughing.
Then I see Max in the corner. Eating something.
Zoom in. It’s their THC chocolate bar.
The WHOLE thing. 😰
I’m calling. No answer.
Texting. Nothing.
They have AirPods in. Can’t hear the phone.
4:12pm: Max starts swaying on camera.
4:18pm: He’s stumbling into walls.
4:24pm: Full collapse. I’m SCREAMING at my phone. 😭
Still 15 minutes away.
Watching my dog dying on a 6-inch screen.
Completely helpless. 💔
Finally get through to roommate.
“MAX ATE YOUR EDIBLES! GET HIM TO THE VET!”
“Oh shit! What do I do?!”
“JUST GO! NOW!” 😰
They carried him out. I met them at the vet.
Max was barely conscious. Seizures starting.
“THC toxicity. Severe. How long ago?”
“45 minutes.”
“Why did you wait?”
“I was stuck in traffic. Watching on camera.” 😭
The vet’s face changed.
“If there had been activated charcoal at your house...
Your roommate could have given it immediately.
Would have absorbed the THC before it hit his brain.”
Then she showed me their supply:
“PawMergency. It’s what we use here.
Chocolate, THC, grapes, medications - absorbs them all.
Every house needs this. Especially with roommates.” 💔
Max survived. Three days in ICU.
Permanent anxiety. Noise sensitivity.
Won’t go in the kitchen anymore. 😰
I have PawMergency everywhere now.
Showed my roommate exactly where.
Explained it five times.
Got mine on Amazon. Link in bio.
Because next time I’m in traffic...
Someone needs to save him.
💔 Comment “SAVE” and I’ll DM you my complete emergency plan for when you’re not home.
That Ring video is still on my phone.
4:24pm. Tuesday.
The moment I couldn’t save him.
The moment that changed everything. 😭 #dogs #dogstory #mydog #usa🇺🇸 #usadogs
I want to share some additional insights based on my experience to help other dog owners avoid what happened to Max. THC edibles are extremely toxic to dogs because their bodies cannot process THC the way humans do. Even a small amount can cause severe symptoms like loss of coordination, seizures, and extreme distress. One of the biggest lessons I learned is that immediate action makes all the difference. Activated charcoal, like the one in PawMergency, can bind to the THC in the stomach and intestines to prevent it from entering the bloodstream and reaching the brain. Having this on hand means you can act right away even if you can’t get to the vet immediately. I also recommend setting up pet cameras with real-time alerts, like my Ring camera, so you can monitor your dog's activity when you’re not nearby. But also prepare a clear emergency plan with everyone in your household and guests, so they know exactly what to do if your dog ingests something harmful. After Max’s ordeal, I keep PawMergency kits in multiple locations around my home, clearly labeled and easy to find. I’ve shared this info with my roommates so everyone is aware and ready. I also posted the instructions near the edibles to warn others. Beyond edibles, activated charcoal is a lifesaver for other common dog toxins such as chocolate, grapes, and certain medications. I urge every dog owner to research poison control resources and talk to their vet about emergency supplies. No one wants to face a pet emergency from a preventable cause. Being prepared gave Max a second chance. I hope my story motivates others to take simple, proactive steps to protect their beloved pets from similar dangers.
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