California Police Rescue Pit Bull Puppy Exposed to Fentanyl

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California police administered Narcan, an overdose-reversing drug, to a pit bull puppy after it was exposed to fentanyl in a car and showed signs of an overdose. The owners were arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty and possession of narcotics. The puppy was quickly transported to an emergency veterinarian and is now recovering fully. California has seen a spike in opioid-related overdose deaths, and the use of Narcan has been approved for both humans and dogs.
Topics:nation#animal-cruelty#animal-welfare#drug-possession#fentanyl-exposure#narcan-administration#pit-bull-puppy
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