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AVMA cannabis report available
The document provides a base of scientific and regulatory knowledge for veterinary practitioners from leading veterinary experts.
Cannabis use and pets
Resources to help veterinarians advise clients and treat patients who may have been exposed to marijuana, the most commonly used illicit drug in the…
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AVMA weighs in at cannabis hearing
The hearing is part of an FDA plan resulting from growing interest in FDA-regulated products derived from Cannabis sativa L and its components.
Cannabis: FAQs for veterinarians
Get answers to frequently asked questions about the regulatory status of cannabis, cannabis-derived, and cannabis-related products in veterinary…
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Convention presenters dispense cannabis updates
Presentations on the research and regulations concerning the use of cannabis in veterinary medicine will be offered throughout the AVMA Virtual…
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The hype and hope of veterinary cannabis
A range of issues were covered at the first AVMA Cannabis Symposium, from regulatory and toxicological concerns to the drug’s potential as a…
Social media tools for cannabis information
Download and use these images on your social media platforms to help answer client questions about cannabis and pets.
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Veterinary cannabis report available for download
A comprehensive new report on cannabis in veterinary medicine provides a base of scientific and regulatory knowledge for veterinary practitioners from…
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Explore cannabis topics in depth with experts
AVMA's first-ever symposium on veterinary cannabis will provide a 360-degree perspective, presented directly by key leaders in research, practice and…
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Cannabis: Lead & learn from AVMA experts
Webinar offers education and guidance on timely topic If you were one of the 800-plus veterinary professionals who attended the AVMA’s recent webinar…
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Cannabis resource published for AVMA members
With many states allowing medicinal marijuana use in humans and some allowing recreational use as well, the AVMA believes it is important for members…
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Cannabis resource published for AVMA members
More tools to come With many states allowing medicinal marijuana use in humans, and some allowing recreational use as well, it’s important for…
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Cannabis in veterinary practice: A clinical and legal update
Cannabis is a topic of high interest as a potential therapeutic agent for both people and animals. Veterinarians continue to field questions from…
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FDA open to possibility of legalizing some cannabis products
The FDA plan features a public hearing set for May 31 to gather stakeholder input.
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Cannabis research for veterinary patients advancing, cautiously
More than half the country has legalized marijuana use in one form or another.
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Database lists clinical studies on cannabis, cancer, more
Cannabis is just one focus of current clinical trials involving animals, with others focusing on treatments such as stem cells and monoclonal…
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Webinars offer training on cannabis and leadership development
Online learning is one of many tools the AVMA provides to keep AVMA members and other veterinary professionals up to date on pressing clinical issues…
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Your input needed: Cannabis, telehealth, risk management in practice
The AVMA House of Delegates (HOD) will meet January 10-11, and delegates are looking for member comments to inform their discussion of important…
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AVMA voices veterinary needs to FDA about cannabis products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should provide regulatory clarity about expectations for the labeling, safety, and use of cannabis-derived…
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Nevada veterinarians can treat patients with certain cannabis products
In October, licensed veterinarians in the Silver State can recommend and administer hemp and CBD products, yet many questions remain about the drug’s…
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June webinars: Cannabis use and the state of the equine profession
Cannabis is becoming increasingly available for human recreational and medical use. Should veterinary practices monitor staff use of marijuana and…
New resource provides veterinarians with latest research, regulatory updates on cannabis products for pets
With the publication of "Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine" by the AVMA, veterinarians now have a comprehensive new resource guide to the latest…
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Marijuana, other recreational drugs debut on pet toxins top 10 list
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) announced its annual list of top toxins for…
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FDA: Congress, not rule-making, likely route for CBD availability
With the cannabidiol products market continuing to grow and after reviewing published scientific literature and information submitted to a public…
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FDA issues warnings over CBD for animals
Food and Drug Administration officials warned four companies that they were illegally marketing cannabidiol products for animal use.