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Vets weigh in on cannabis for pets
You may have seen a sign in your local pet store or dispensary advertising CBD — the chemical compound in cannabis that doesn’t get you high and has shown multiple health benefits in people — for pets. Cannabis businesses are flocking to the $30 billion pet market, offering CBD dog supplements and other pot-infused wellness…
Read MoreCan Pets Have CBD Oil? A Vet Says It’s Critical To Do Your Research First
About a year ago, my brother’s dog Maddux was in a car accident with him. Luckily, both of them emerged entirely unharmed, but after that day, Maddux has been anxious in a number of situations that he was totally comfortable in before. My family has since been trying to find ways to calm him down,…
Read MoreWhat’s the Latest on Using CBD for Pet Anxiety and Pain?
By Dr. Ken Lambrecht, DVM I am a veterinarian practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. For the record, I have never prescribed or used medical cannabis/hemp products on pets. I may not even be technically allowed to discuss medical hemp, which is legal in all 50 states, with pet parents for the pets in my care. The Veterinary…
Read MorePets and pot: Highlights on therapeutic marijuana and cannabinoids
States have begun legalizing medical marijuana for human patients—will pets see the benefits as well? Given the in-flux status of the legalization of marijuana across the United States, it’s not surprising that veterinarians are being asked questions about marijuana use for clients’ pets, says Dawn Boothe, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP, who lectured at a…
Read MoreCat got your tongue when it comes to cannabis?
Veterinarians can add a new item to the growing list of cringeworthy client communication topics: cannabis-based treatments. The exam room can be an awkward conversation minefield. “Actually, Mr. Martin, your cat’s just plain fat, not fluffy.” “Good news, Mrs. Pratt! We were able to successfully remove the panties your dog swallowed.” And while cannabis consumption…
Read MoreCornell takes the lead in cannabidiol research
Still wondering if CBD oil lives up to the hype, or if you’ll go to jail for recommending it? New research from Cornell backs the claims, and the federal government seems to be loosening the noose on veterinary recommendations. A new pharmacokinetic and clinical study recently completed at Cornell suggests that 2 mg/kg of cannabidiol…
Read MoreAn open letter to the AVMA: It’s high time to consider revising stance on hemp
These veterinarians propose the adoption of parameters to gauge the safety and efficacy of commercial hemp products. Editor’s note: The authors sent us this letter—which they say they originally submitted to the editors of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association on June 29 but which was reportedly rejected for publication—in hopes that dvm360 would make…
Read MoreCBD and Dogs: 15 Ways It May Help Your Pet [Infographic]
In the U.S., 44 states have already legalized purchase and use of CBD products for both humans and animals. With recent studies proving how CBD and dogs is a great pairing, it’s no surprise that more pet owners are pushing the government to allow companies manufacture CBD dog treats, liquids, pills, gel pens and other CBD…
Read MoreCannabis for veterinary patients gets research attention, funding
Stigma begins to lift but legal questions persist More than five years after the first states legalized recreational marijuana, leading to a proliferation of cannabis products for pets and people alike, momentum is building to scientifically document whether cannabis makes good medicine for veterinary patients. In the first study to attract substantial independent funding in…
Read MoreHow to Talk to Your Veterinarian About CBD Oil
You’ve probably heard about CBD oil for dogs. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a cannabis compound used to treat certain medical conditions in people. Increasingly, dog owners are interested in incorporating CBD oil into their dogs’ healthcare plans. With so many CBD products to choose from, it’s important that you know how to talk to your veterinarian…
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