While prescribing CBD and medicinal cannabis to patients may seem like a new option, cannabis is a plant with a history spanning thousands of years. Over time, it has been utilised for various purposes, including medicinal, recreational, and industrial applications. Its journey from ancient use...
While CBD prescriptions are most commonly written for our canine companions, you might be surprised to learn that this treatment has found its way into the care plans for a variety of species. In fact, CBD is prescribed across a wide spectrum of animals, and...
Exploring the Use of CBD in Managing Epilepsy in Dogs: Current Research and Future Directions Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions in veterinary practice, affecting a significant number of dogs. Traditional first-line treatments can have limitations, particularly in refractory cases where up to...
As we move into 2025, let’s review a few fun facts on prescribing trends taken from 2024! Were you aware that all mammals, birds, reptiles and fish have been found to have an endocannabinoid system? Whilst majority of our scripts are for dogs, vets have also...
Currently, the top reason for vets prescribing CBD oil through PetCann is for chronic pain and/or osteoarthritis. But what about patients presenting with co-morbidities? So many of our older patients present not only with pain, but also with some levels of anxiety and often various...
Feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a debilitating inflammatory oral condition characterised by intense oral pain. Common clinical signs include hypersalivation, halitosis, weight loss, reduced activity, and increased agitation. FCGS is a multifactorial disease involving an underlying dysregulated immune response affecting cats of any age and...
CBD introduces a novel treatment option for addressing anxiety, bladder pain, and inflammation associated with cats experiencing recurrent Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC). As feline lifestyles lean towards increased sedentary behaviour, with more cats confined indoors due to regulatory measures such as cat curfews, the prevalence of...
As many pet parents look to natural ways of helping their pets, CBD is often considered or sought out to help better manage a range of ailments including pain and arthritis, anxiety or as part of end-of-life or palliative care treatment. As we have detailed previously,...
Anxiety stands out as one of the most prevalent concerns prompting owners to inquire about the potential use of cannabidiol (CBD) for their pets. Traditionally, owners employ diverse approaches, including medications, supplements, and training, yielding mixed results. Stress manifests in various forms among veterinary patients,...
As awareness of the potential benefits of CBD for pets grows among our clientele, it's increasingly important for us, as veterinary professionals, to stay well-informed about safe and legal avenues for pets to access these treatments when discussed in the consult room. Until recently, obtaining authoritative...