Medical cannabis for human use is legal and commonly used in many countries and US states. However, its introduction in veterinary medicine has been slower than in human medicine. Dozens of scientific studies point to the potential of cannabis to treat seizures, pain, anxiety, and fear, primarily in dogs. There is growing anecdotal evidence from countries like Mexico, where veterinarians can legally administer this plant or its compounds, that it is also effective for a variety of other conditions in species as diverse as parrots, turtles, and hyenas. is suggested.
However, despite promising discoveries, challenges remain in introducing cannabis into veterinary medicine. These include confusion about the law, persistent drug-related stigma, lack of education, and lack of peer-reviewed research. Prohibitive or incomplete laws in most countries, including the United States, also impede veterinarians' ability to research and use cannabis in their practices.
Follow the latest news and policy discussions on sustainable agriculture, biomedicine and other 'disruptive' innovations. Subscribe to our newsletter.
Laws in places like California are starting to make way for animal cannabis. And a small but growing number of international veterinarians are coming together to bring cannabis into the mainstream of veterinary medicine through education, research, and activism.
This is an excerpt.Read the full article here
