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Nonprofit Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) recognizes the use of cannabis for pets is a nebulous ecosystem.. Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) is a nonprofit providing assistance to help solve the problem of medical cannabis for pets. Cannabis for pets:
currently a nebulous ecosystem
The Problem:

Ramifications for Vets, Patients, and Companies…

Top Reasons Vets Won’t Advise Patients on Cannabis

68.1%
Not Knowledgeable
59.6%
Field Needs More Research
48.8%
It is Illegal

Vets Struggle to Advise Patients

Percent of vets that felt comfortable discussing CBD with colleagues 61.5 %
Percent of vets that felt comfortable discussing CBD with pet parents 45.5 %
Percent of vets that have encountered the topic with pet parents 96 %

90% of owners consider their pets an equal member of the family…

But Parents Need Credible Advice

Percent of parents that have purchased cannabis or hemp products for their pet 79.8 %
Percent of parents citing legality as a reason for not purchasing 1.7 %

If 96% of vets have encountered the question…

but 55% don’t feel comfortable discussing it with patients…

and 80% of parents have already purchased products…

WHERE DO PARENTS GO FOR ADVICE?

MEET BROCK

the current marketplace solution to pet parents’ problem
Budtender/Influencer/Part time community college

Brock graduated North High 3 years ago. He’s currently working his way through El Camino Community College (online) where he hopes to graduate with his associate’s degree in something on which he hasn’t entirely decided.

What Issues Do Product Producers Face?

No Veterinary
Leadership

Limited Growth Potential & Disproportionate Impact on Small Operators

No Uniform Standards for Production or Administration

THE PROBLEM

Veterinarians

Struggle to advise pet parents on the merits and capabilities of treatments based on the endocannabinoid system

Pet Parents

Don’t know whom they can trust, what is safe, and consequently lack the hope they and their pet deserve

Companies

Have no clarity or guidance on product development, marketing, or even medical efficacy

Our Mission is to create lasting solutions that ensure the safe use of cannabis in pets through education, advocacy, and promoting product standards.

Our Vision is an educated and empowered global veterinary medical cannabis community.

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Veterinary Cannabis Society is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. Tax ID #85-0986090

Veterinary Cannabis Society does not endorse any specific products.

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