Pet-loving CBD fans suggest a green future for hempFebruary 7, 2020Sales of hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) products for pets are on the rise, and this trend is not expected to slow down anytime soon.
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CBD company enters holistic pet food marketOctober 21, 2019Animal health and wellness CBD company Better Choice has joined the world of holistic pet food with the acquisition of Halo, Purely for Pets.
A conclusion on cannabis?July 30, 2019Cannabis is a “hot topic” right now, and the combination of loosening legal restrictions and great enthusiasm among its proponents and pet owners is driving research. As such, the evidence landscape is changing rapidly.
Penn Vet to study hemp-based canine supplementMay 28, 2019A trial at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) will be looking at the effectiveness of a hemp-based supplement to relieve symptoms of canine joint immobility. Approximately 60 dogs who are suffering from inflammation secondary to osteoarthritis will be split into three groups. One group will receive Mobility, which was developed by Dixie Brands' subsidiary Therabis. The second group will receive CBD, and the last group will receive a placebo. …
CBD and hemp product claims spike by 300 percent, says TrupanionApril 11, 2019Pet insurance claims for cannabidiol (CBD) and hemp products increased by 300 percent between 2017 and 2018. This is according to Trupanion, which says it has seen a large increase in submitted claims relating to CBD products over the past six years. The insurance company found more than 20 percent of Americans were living in states where recreational marijuana use was legal by 2017. This is up from five percent before California, Massachusetts, …
Martha Stewart to enter animal CBD market with new partnershipFebruary 28, 2019A good thing could be in the works for pet well-being thanks to a collaboration between lifestyle guru and animal lover Martha Stewart and Canopy Growth Corp. The Canadian cannabis and hemp company announced today that Stewart has joined Canopy in an advisory role to assist with developing and positioning a broad new line of product offerings. "I am delighted to establish this partnership with Canopy Growth and share with them the knowledge I …
The hazy predicament of pot for petsDecember 27, 2018Cannabis is legal in many states, but it’s still illegal under federal law, which puts veterinarians who believe their patients can be helped by cannabis or cannabis extracts in a precarious position.
Independent retailers to sell hemp oil pet productsDecember 3, 2018Phyto Animal Health has signed an agreement with distribution company Mr. Checkout to sell its line of cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil pet products to members of the Independent Pet Retailer Association (IPRA).
What's the deal with CBD?July 16, 2018Perplexed or annoyed by the consideration of medical marijuana in veterinary medicine? I was. As a veterinarian who finds controlled substances a total pain to manage, I was put out by the prospect of one more item I had to oversee meticulously.
