How marijuana affects pets is generating increased interest and educational efforts. Suzanne Smither, Tina Wismer, DVM, DABVT, DABT, ASPCA and Heather Prendergast, RVT, CVPM, provide a comprehensive look at side effects of cannabis and its use as a medical treatment.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, June 2016.
As marijuana use expands among humans, marijuana toxicity is affecting more pets. For patients, learn how to recognize and treat a case; for team members, learn how to develop a drug policy and institute drug testing. The entire team must know the laws and definitions relating to marijuana.