Program Type
Undergraduate
Faculty Advisor
Dr. Tatum Simms
Document Type
Poster
Location
Face-to-face
Start Date
25-4-2023 11:30 AM
Abstract
Medicinal cannabis continues to gain popularity for treating a variety of health issues for both humans and animals. This paper examines this growing trend and looks closer at the benefits canine cannabis offers in veterinary care. Cannabis carries a negative connotation due to legal and safety concerns. However, research has shown medicinal cannabis offers multiple benefits, such as chronic pain relief, epilepsy management, and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite the increased availability of cannabis products for dogs, community and veterinary education remain stagnant. Surveys were created to gain both veterinary and community opinions on the use of cannabis for canine health. The collected data suggests that despite the versatility and success that continue to be uncovered, a lack of education leaves veterinarians weary of recommendation, and this has created a lack of guidance in the dog-owning community looking to embrace this herb.
Recommended Citation
Manns, Claire; Horst, Hannah; and Kimbriel, Tailor, "Medicinal Use of Cannabis in Canines" (2023). ATU Research Symposium. 54.
https://orc.library.atu.edu/atu_rs/2023/2023/54
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Medicinal cannabis continues to gain popularity for treating a variety of health issues for both humans and animals. This paper examines this growing trend and looks closer at the benefits canine cannabis offers in veterinary care. Cannabis carries a negative connotation due to legal and safety concerns. However, research has shown medicinal cannabis offers multiple benefits, such as chronic pain relief, epilepsy management, and anti-inflammatory properties. Despite the increased availability of cannabis products for dogs, community and veterinary education remain stagnant. Surveys were created to gain both veterinary and community opinions on the use of cannabis for canine health. The collected data suggests that despite the versatility and success that continue to be uncovered, a lack of education leaves veterinarians weary of recommendation, and this has created a lack of guidance in the dog-owning community looking to embrace this herb.