Cannabis in Canada: What does legalization mean for veterinarians and pets?
October 2, 2018
On Oct. 17, Canada becomes the first G7 nation to legalize recreational marijuana. While the effects of cannabis are clear on humans, the same cannot be said for animals. The legalization of marijuana is shining a spotlight on insufficient evidence of the benefits and risks of administering cannabis to animals, a lack of species-specific research, and the need for regulation within the veterinary community. We sat down with Sarah Silcox, DVM, president and director of the Canadian Association of Veterinary Cannabinoid Medicine (CAVCM), to discuss what legalization of cannabis in humans means for veterinarians, pet owners, and animals.