Cannabis for Canines:

As dogs age, they suffer aches and pains and may experience anxieties and stress. just like ourselves. Typically we take our canine friend to the local veterinarian to tend to their ailments and often, the Vet prescribes medications powerful pharmaceuticals, which usually, but not always, prove effective. Pharmaceuticals, like opioids, can be addictive and have other worrisome side-effects. Now a safer alternative is emerging?cannabis for canines.

Administration of cannabis and cannabis-based extracts to benefit over-all health and well-being are used by humans to treat an array of ailments. There is much to suggest that cannabis may benefit dogs as well. Many dog-moms and dads are giving cannabis potions to their beloved pets with good results.

The problem is that as a result of cannabis being classified as a Schedule 1 Drug by federal law since the 1930s, there has been little research. Veterinarians have no training in cannabis therapeutics and risk ?losing their license? if they recommend it. And, until recently, cannabis was not readily available to the law-abiding dog owner.

CANNABIS FOR CANINES explains cannabis therapeutics: how they can soothe many physical and psychological conditions and be used in conjunction with pharmaceutical medications, as well as preventatively. CANNABIS FOR CANINES describes cannabinoids, which are chemicals in the plant, and how they interact with a dog's endocannabinoid system to soothe their distress. Readers will learn the importance of close observation and how to track conditions as a way to check for effectiveness of the treatment and the importance of keeping their Vet in the loop, especially if the dog is taking a pharmaceutical. Precautions are discussed. CANNABIS FOR CANINES is an informative read of interest to dog owners and canine professionals.

Paperback: 150 pages
Publisher: Ronin Publishing; 1 edition (July 15, 2018)
Language: English
ISBN-13: 978-1579512583
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces