Cannabis, Cannabidiol Oils and Tetrahydrocannabinol-What Do Veterinarians Need to Know?

Animals (Basel)

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain.

Published: March 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • As cannabis products become more accessible, veterinarians are seeing an uptick in cases of toxicosis in pets, while pet owners are increasingly interested in using these products for their animals.
  • The review covers the landscape in Europe and North America, detailing various types of cannabis products, their historical use in animals, and the state of the cannabis industry.
  • It also discusses the regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis in both humans and animals, clinical uses, incidences of toxicosis, and offers guidelines and warnings for safe usage.

Article Abstract

As cannabis-derived products have become more available, veterinarians are seeing more cases of toxicosis. In addition, animal owners are having an increasing interest in using these products for their pets. This review looks at the situation in Europe and North America, the different types of cannabis and cannabis-derived products with historical examples of use in animals, and the cannabis industry. The existing regulatory framework for use in humans and animals as medicines and/or supplements was examined. Finally, a review of the clinical indications for which medicinal cannabis is authorised, a discussion of toxicosis, and recommendations and warnings around medical cannabis use are presented.

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Source
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8003882PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ani11030892DOI Listing

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