CVM is especially concerned that pet owners are going online to buy two types of commonly used prescription veterinary drugsânonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and heartworm preventives. Both drugs can be dangerous if there is no professional involvement, says Hartogensis.
Related to Pregnancy. Marijuana May Harm Fetus. March 25, 2003 -- Smoking marijuana during pregnancy may cause lasting behavioral and mental defects in the child. A new study in animals suggests that children who are exposed to marijuana in the womb may suffer from a variety of long-term problems even if they aren't born with obvious birth defects.
What are the Effects of Marijuana on a Fetus? Marijuana has many effects on the developing fetus. First, carbon monoxide in the motherâs blood travels across the placenta, lowering the amount of oxygen in the babyâs blood. This results in low birth weight. Marijuana can also damage the developing fetusâ brain, lungs and kidneys.