Nonprofit Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) recognizes the use of cannabis for pets is a nebulous ecosystem..

Cannabis for pets:
currently a nebulous ecosystem

The Problem:

Ramifications for Veterinarians, 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

Kogan, L., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Hellyer, P., & Rishniw, M. (2019).
US Veterinarians Knowledge, Experience, and Perception Regarding the Use of Cannabidiol for Canine Medical Conditions. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.

Veterinarians 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 pet parents consider their pets an equal member of the family…

But Pet Parents Need Credible Advice

Percent of pet parents that have purchased cannabis or hemp products for their pet 79.8 %

Percent of pet parents citing legality as a reason for not purchasing 1.7 %

Kogan, L., Schoenfeld-Tacher, R., Hellyer, P., & Schoenfeld-Tacher, (2018).
Dog Owners’ Use and Perceptions of Cannabis Products. JAHVMA.

If 96% of veterinarians have encountered the question…

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

and 80% of pet parents have already purchased products…

WHERE DO PET PARENTS GO FOR ADVICE?

What Issues Do Product Producers Face?

No Veterinary
Leadership

Limited marketability within the
veterinary industry

No uniform standards
for product safety

THE PROBLEM

Veterinarians

Struggle to discuss cannabis with pet parents due to lack of education and fear of legal implications

Pet Parents

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

Companies

Have no clarity or guidance on product safety standards and lack support from the veterinary community

Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) is a nonprofit platform with the focus on medical cannabis.

A non-profit platform for veterinarians, pet parents, and companies focused on medical cannabis

The Solution:

Veterinarians

Awareness, education, and guidance of legalities surrounding products derived from cannabis

Pet Parents

A single credible source to find reliable information so pet parents can focus on keeping their pet healthy

Companies

Access to veterinary expertise, advocacy efforts, and help in establishing product standards

Ramifications for Veterinarians, Patients, and Companies…

Top Reasons Vets Won’t Advise Patients on Cannabis

Veterinarians Struggle to Advise Patients

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

But Pet Parents Need Credible Advice

If 96% of veterinarians have encountered the question…

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

and 80% of pet parents have already purchased products…

WHERE DO PET PARENTS GO FOR ADVICE?

What Issues Do Product Producers Face?

THE PROBLEM

Veterinarians

Pet Parents

Companies

Veterinarians

Pet Parents

Companies

Veterinarians Struggle
to Advise Patients