Cannabis- Cats and Canines
You can’t listen to the news or peruse the internet without hearing or reading about the various uses and abuses of medical marijuana, CBD oil and hemp products. From Alaska to Maine to Florida, as of May 2018, 29 states and the district of Columbia allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes. 9 states and DC permit its recreational use. 17 states have removed penalties for the use of CBD products for medicinal reason but not necessarily the use of medical marijuana. Pet owners, be aware all of these rules and regulations refer to people and not pets. You may be wondering why your veterinarian hasn’t discussing this topic with you.
My guests are two distinguished colleagues who are bridging the gap from hearsay and testimonials to the scientific investigations of the beneficial effects of hemp products on pets. I am thrilled to learn about these breakthroughs from Drs. Joe Wakshlag and Fred Metzger.
BIO:
Dr. Joe Wakshlag MS, DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSMR. Dr. Wakshlag is an Associate professor of Clinical Nutrition and Sports Medicine and Rehab. He is a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition and a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. He has written numerous publications and is recently the first to complete a clinical trial and pharmacokinetic study using CBD in dogs and has a paper on the study accepted for publication.
Dr. Fred Metzger DVM, DABVP. Dr. Metzger graduated from Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine and is a diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. He is also an adjunct professor at Penn State and has written numerous publications. He is owner of Metzger Animal Hospital in State College PA.