• About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Advisors
    • Committees
    • Staff
  • Our Work
    • In The News
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Programs
    • Scholarship Program
  • Join Now
    • Veterinary Professional
    • Pet Parents
    • Product Industry
    • Login
  • Directory of Practitioners
  • Get Involved
    • Make A Donation
    • Become A Corporate Sponsor
    • Join Email List
  • Contact
  • DONATE
  • Members Dashboard
Veterinary Cannabis SocietyVeterinary Cannabis Society
  • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Advisors
    • Committees
    • Staff
  • Our Work
    • In The News
    • Newsletter Archive
  • Programs
    • Scholarship Program
  • Join Now
    • Veterinary Professional
    • Pet Parents
    • Product Industry
    • Login
  • Directory of Practitioners
  • Get Involved
    • Make A Donation
    • Become A Corporate Sponsor
    • Join Email List
  • Contact
  • DONATE
  • Members Dashboard

Canadian dog owners’ use and perceptions of cannabis products

Home Canadian dog owners’ use and perceptions of cannabis products

Curated Research Library

  • Back to Curated Research Library

Canadian dog owners’ use and perceptions of cannabis products

  • By: Kogan LR, Hellyer PW, Silcox S, Schoenfeld-Tacher R
  • Published On: 1 July, 2019
  • Publication: pubmed
  • Tags: general, Industry
  • Category: Industry

The legal market for recreational and medicinal cannabis for human consumption is growing worldwide. At the same time, marketing of cannabis products for use in pets is expanding. Yet, there is little research exploring the effects of cannabis use in veterinary medicine. This study used an anonymous, online survey to assess Canadian pet owners’ reasons for purchasing cannabis products for their dogs, and their perceptions regarding efficacy of these treatments. Owners purchased cannabis products for treatment of pain, inflammation, and anxiety in dogs, and perceived these preparations to be equally or more effective than conventional medications. Most owners reported only minimal side effects in their dogs. Despite indicating comfort in discussing canine cannabis administration with their veterinarian, most owners relied on commercial websites for product information. The main reasons for choosing cannabis products were the ability to use as an adjuvant to other therapies, and the perception of it being a natural substance. Given this information, it is incumbent upon veterinarians to appropriately counsel their clients, and also to advocate for evidence-based studies to evaluate the efficacy of cannabis use in non-human species.

Click Here to Access Article
  • Back to Curated Research Library
Search

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.

  • About Us
  • Our Work
  • Members Area
  • Get Involved
  • Contact Us
  • Donate

Email:
Click here to email us

Florida Mailing Address
7901 4th St. North, Suite 4404
St. Petersburg, FL 33702

California Mailing Address
4382 Piedmont Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

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.

© 2023 · Veterinary Cannabis Society

  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • State Notices
  • Contact