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 %

THE SOLUTION

By providing awareness, education, and guidance of legalities surrounding products derived from cannabis, the Veterinary Cannabis Society can provide veterinarians with the information they need to confidently guide pet parents in appropriate solutions for medical care, as well as discuss with providers what products are most beneficial.

For Veterinary Professionals

The Veterinary Cannabis Society is dedicated to supporting the veterinary community through education, advocacy, and networking

Education

Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) approved certification courses for veterinarians and veterinary technicians as well as a curated library of peer-reviewed research and critically reviewed articles.

Advocacy

Updates on current laws and regulations as well as support for veterinarians through legislative efforts

Networking

Directories, links, and an internal forum for members to network and discuss challenging cases with knowledgeable colleagues