Veterinary Cannabis Society

Did you hear? Evermore Pet Food has released a line of cat food! Says the company: "At Evermore, we believe it’s better to do things right than right away. After years of research and development, our long-awaited cat food is here! We crafted our gently cooked, protein-rich cat food with our unwavering commitment to ethically sourced, human-grade ingredients. A few of our faves include clam broth, salmon bone meal, organic cucumbers, and cantaloupe. Even the most finicky felines will be tempted—so prepare yourself for undignified begging, scarfing, and next-level zoomies. Our organic turkey and grass-fed beef recipes are complete and balanced for ALL LIFE STAGES!!" You can learn more about Evermore's principled business in our upcoming podcast. Subscribe to The Veterinary Cannabis Society to be alerted when the podcast goes live! We are so excited to feed our cats Evermore's creation. We hope you are, too! #sponsoredpost #weloveoursponsors #ethicallysourced #sustainablymade

Well, well, well, wouldn't you know it: CBD is a treatment for THC toxicity. Ironic? Maybe. But it's also a testament to the complexity and power of cannabis. Here's the Frontiers study that led us to today's musing: https://lnkd.in/dEerJ75J And an excerpt: "Lethargy and ataxia noticeably improved and all additional clinical signs resolved within 45 min of treatment in five of six cases. No further follow-up measures for THC toxicosis were required in any case; one case required additional follow-up for presumably unrelated gastrointestinal distress. This is the first report of treatment of canine THC toxicosis by administration of CBD. The use of transmucosal CBD-infused dissolving sheets resulted in expedient resolution of clinical signs in a minimally invasive manner that is accessible to both clients and veterinary practitioners." Are you a practitioner who's used CBD to treat THC toxicity? Tell us about it!

So proud to have Heidi Whitman and Sandra Bruckner on our board and serving as an advocate for #cannabismedicine for animals!

A friend of the Society, Dr. Robert J. Silver, was recently interviewed by Cannabis Science and Technology. As usual, he drops some serious and up-to-date knowledge on cannabis science. And he's wearing his VCS t-shirt! Thanks for your continued support of the veterinary science community, Dr. Robert! https://lnkd.in/ddSJZCWg

Say, "Buongiorno!" to our new Italian sponsor! Linea.sec SrL is an Italian company born in 2023 that sells hemp-derived CBD products. Its main goal is to make animals feel better and live longer. The products were created thanks to our Board Member Dr. Elena Battaglia's experience. The hemp used is grown without pesticides and every batch is tested for heavy metals, mold, yeasts, etc. to ensure a safe product.

New year, new Board Member! Please welcome Tammy Puyear to our team! Tammy Puyear is a recognized voice in cannabis in the US and Canada. In one of her roles, she is the Director of Sales and Marketing for a new manufacturing license holder in Missouri, EmmaLeaf Cannabis Lab & Kitchen. A founder of WeAreJAINE, Tammy P. launched the organization and served as the co-president for four years. She only ended her post after the maximum term allowed. Today, she’s a Board Member of JAINE and continues to advocate for women in cannabis. Tammy P. also spearheads her own company, TPP Services, LLC. It’s a consulting firm specializing in cannabis sourcing and procurement. She spends her remaining pockets of time supporting the animal rescue effort, Smelly Cat Rescue, and is an advocate for the use of cannabis medicine for companion pets.

We spend hours of our time trying to make sure we feed ourselves and our families with safe food, but our pets are at risk to a similar degree. Read more about dangers in cat food and #birdflu in this article from NPR. Have you considered a raw food diet for your pets? Does this make you think twice? https://lnkd.in/gx-e3TYr

NEW STUDY ALERT>>> Title: Healthy cats tolerate long-term daily feeding of Cannabidiol Summary: "Cannabidiol (CBD)-containing products are widely commercially available for companion animals, mirroring popularity in human use. Although data on the safety and efficacy of long-term oral supplementation are increasing in dogs, evidence remains lacking in cats. The purpose of these studies was to address gaps in the knowledge around the long-term suitability and tolerance of a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free CBD distillate in clinically healthy cats... Data presented here suggest that a THC-free, CBD distillate fed at a dose of 4 mg/kg BW was absorbed into plasma and well tolerated by healthy cats when supplemented over a period of 26 weeks." Read the complete study on PubMed: https://lnkd.in/dwdW2p3v

VCS' founding Board Members and many of our current friends, sponsors, and staff are in Los Angeles and greater California. But even those VCSers who aren't in the (literal) line of fire feel dismayed by the devastation of the last week. Of course, we're particularly concerned about the domestic and wild critters who've come face-to-face with the flames. Our hearts go to their families and the tough decisions they've been forced to make. We support the Best Friends Animal Society in it's response to the LA fires. They're providing pantries, evacuation guides, and home-to-home fostering. They also partner with Wings of Rescue, whose volunteer pilots help evacuate animals. You can donate to the Best Friends LA fire response fund directly via their website: https://lnkd.in/dfnXNbgx.

This just in: The FDA has requested public input on cannabis in veterinary practice! Here is the exact wording of the request>>> "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has released a request for information (RFI) soliciting comments from the public, particularly veterinarians, related to the use of cannabis-derived products (CDP) in animals. The focus of this RFI is on cannabidiol (CBD) products and other products derived from hemp. The FDA is interested in general trends associated with these products, such as information about usage trends (e.g., product selection, indications, etc.), quality standards, benefits of use, potential drug interactions, adverse events and safety problems, and toxicological concerns. Information received through this RFI will enhance the FDA’s knowledge of potential safety signals associated with CDPs and improve the FDA’s understanding of veterinarians’ experiences related to the use of CDPs in their animal patients." The comment period ends on April 16, 2025. More information on how to format and submit your comments can be found on the FDA website: https://lnkd.in/enN7NkHU What will your comment say? We're preparing ours now!