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Can CDB be the answer for common issues for our cats? You have heard the rumors and want to know the facts. Does CBD get pets “high”? We talk to experts, Liz Hughston, LVT and Stephen Cital, LVT to learn more. Find out what CDB can be used for. Find out about safety and efficacy and how to pick the right products. Get the facts! Listen for free.
BIO:
Liz Hughston is the Co-Founder of the Veterinary Cannabis Academy and practices as a relief veterinary technician, trainer, and consultant in the San Francisco Bay Area for both general and emergency/specialty practices. Since her graduation from Foothill College in 2006, Liz went on to become certified as a VTS in both Small Animal Internal Medicine and Emergency and Critical Care in 2012. Liz is dedicated to advancing veterinary nursing through training, mentorship, and support and speaks frequently at regional, national, and international veterinary conferences. In addition to her relief work, speaking, and consulting, Liz is honored to serve as the Past President of the Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians and the Communications Director for the National Veterinary Professionals Union. In 2018 Liz was appointed to the advisory board of PHYTO Animal Health, a provider of veterinary medical cannabis products. She lives in San Jose, CA with her husband, two spoiled dogs, and one sweet cat.
Stephen Cital originally started college to become a registered human nurse but did not enjoy working with humans as patients. Instead Stephen became an RVT and then obtained certification as a Surgical Research Anesthetist through the Academy of Surgical Research followed the designation of a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science soon after. Stephen is Executive Director for the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, holding a VTS credential in Research Anesthesia. His regular daytime position is most recently at Silicon Valley Veterinary Specialists, as well as a private contractor for several research organizations. Stephen also holds contract positions at the Oakland Zoo and the San Francisco Zoo. He occupies his remaining time writing book chapters, is a column coordinator for one of Nature’s journals, blogs and lectures internationally. He enjoys teaching and serves on advisory boards for local Vet Tech colleges, is on the Aratana Technician Council of Pain Experts, is a Scientific Advisory Board member for PhytoAnimal Health, consultant for ElleVet Sciences, COO for the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds and Veterinary Cannabis Academy Facebook and webpages. Stephen has served as the President for the Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians, Vice President for the California RVT Association and member at large for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America.