Medicinal cannabis for pets

Category: Vet Education

Evidence has proven medicinal cannabis to be beneficial to animals where it has historically been used to treat medical conditions in humans.

CBD for Animals: All your Frequently Asked Questions answered!

01/10/2024

We answer all the common questions from vets and pet parents about CBD for Animals.

Vets can legally prescribe CBD to treat cats health concerns.

What the research says about treating cats with CBD

30/04/2024

Research into how CBD can benefit cats is on the rise, with some recent research papers focussed on treating cats, rather than dogs, with CBD.

Understanding the Safety and Side Effects of CBD oil for dogs

Safety and side effects of CBD in dogs and cats

15/03/2024

A growing interest in the benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) for our pets also brings with it questions about safety and side effects when being prescribed a new medication.

Prescribing CBD in Australia: state by state overview

15/02/2024

Are you a vet in Australia wanting to prescribe CBD to your animal patients? Here’s a State by State overview of current regulations and requirements.

Selecting the right CBD treatment for pets: isolate, full spectrum or CBD:THC

15/08/2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the differences between isolate, full spectrum, and CBD:THC blends, and provide detailed guidance on selecting the most appropriate preparation for pets based on specific criteria.

Early evaluation of CBD oil in elephants shows promise

26/02/2023

In this article, we look at a new trial which explored the use of medicinal cannabis in supporting the health and wellbeing of an Asian elephant – with encouraging results.

CBD oil vs hemp seed oil for pets – what’s the difference?

08/11/2022

CBD Vets Australia offers a legal pathway to access CBD products that have undergone stringent quality testing. These are not to be confused with hemp seed oil products, for reasons we explain here!