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

Overview

Journal Animals (Basel)

Date 2021 Apr 3

PMID 33804793

Citations 17

Authors

Nancy De Briyne

Danny Holmes

Ian Sandler

Enid Stiles

Dharati Szymanski

Sarah Moody

Stephan Neumann

Arturo Anadon

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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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