Many doctors see the benefits of cannabis treatment. This is what they say.
Angela Ardolino ENTREPRENEUR LEADERSHIP NETWORK WRITER
August 19, 2020
CBD offers a bunch of potential benefits for our pets’ ailments, so why aren’t more veterinarians writing prescriptions?
According to Dr. Andrea Carlson at Southlake Animal Hospital, “Your traditional vet may not recommend CBD for several reasons. These include:
- Not being aware of the benefits.
- Fear of recommending CBD because it was previously listed as illegal.
- The veterinarian may have used a product that was not full-spectrum and it may not have worked [many broad-spectrum products are available, but full-spectrum is the one you need].
- The lack of available research.
- Veterinarians learn about conventional pharmaceutical medicine at vet school, not holistic medicine, like CBD.
Despite these obstacles, many vets have seen first-hand the benefits of CBD in their practice. This is what they say…