Pet cannabis advocacy group backs CA bill
by Katie Pfaff
The Pet Cannabis Coalition, a group working toward the legalization of cannabis for pets and legislation that protects veterinarians recommending such treatment, was recently formed. The group has also thrown its support behind a proposed California law that would allow veterinarians in the state to suggest cannabis for pets without concern for disciplinary action. California Assembly Bill 1885 would protect veterinarians and allow them to recommend the substance for therapies or as supplements for certain animals.
“Cannabis can provide life-changing, and oftentimes lifesaving, benefits for animals,” said Dr. Tim Shu, veterinarian, and president of the Pet Cannabis Coalition and founder and chief executive officer of a cannabis treatment company, VETCBD.
“Pets and their owners deserve to have access to products that can improve their lives, and veterinarians should be allowed to provide guidance on such products. We need to shed the shroud of prohibition and embrace science if we're to embark on a path of progress. This is why we created the Pet Cannabis Coalition; to ensure there is staunch political advocacy surrounding the health and wellness of our beloved pets.”
Cannabis, and more specifically the active ingredient of cannabinoids, can reduce pain and discomfort from arthritis and improve effects of seizures. The substance is also thought to reduce anxiety, allergies, nausea, and pain.
A 2018 bill allowed veterinarians to discuss cannabis for pets with their owners. However, the law was vague and was thought to lead to reluctance to by veterinarians to directly recommend the use of such products.
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