Cannabis, Cannabidiol Oils and Tetrahydrocannabinol—What Do Veterinarians Need to Know?

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Title: Cannabis, Cannabidiol Oils and Tetrahydrocannabinol—What Do Veterinarians Need to Know?
Authors: Nancy De Briyne, Danny Holmes, Ian Sandler, Enid Stiles, Dharati Szymanski, Sarah Moody, Stephan Neumann, Arturo Anadón
Source: Animals, Vol 11, Iss 3, p 892 (2021)
Publisher Information: MDPI AG, 2021.
Publication Year: 2021
Collection: LCC:Veterinary medicine
LCC:Zoology
Subject Terms: cannabis, cannabinoids, cannabidiol (CBD), CBD oils, Marinol, THC (Delta-9-trans tetrahydrocannabinol or tetrahydrocannabinol), Veterinary medicine, SF600-1100, Zoology, QL1-991
More Details: As cannabis-derived products have become more available, veterinarians are seeing more cases of toxicosis. In addition, animal owners are having an increasing interest in using these products for their pets. This review looks at the situation in Europe and North America, the different types of cannabis and cannabis-derived products with historical examples of use in animals, and the cannabis industry. The existing regulatory framework for use in humans and animals as medicines and/or supplements was examined. Finally, a review of the clinical indications for which medicinal cannabis is authorised, a discussion of toxicosis, and recommendations and warnings around medical cannabis use are presented.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2076-2615
Relation: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/892; https://doaj.org/toc/2076-2615
DOI: 10.3390/ani11030892
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/5746fdafcbcc47afb016136afbbc6977
Accession Number: edsdoj.5746fdafcbcc47afb016136afbbc6977
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:20762615
DOI:10.3390/ani11030892
Published in:Animals
Language:English