Medicinal Pot For Pets?

Cannabis infused pet foods are becoming one of the industry’s biggest trends. Sales of pet products containing hemp or CBD, a non-psychoactive chemical compound found in cannabis, have doubled in the past few years. Despite little evidence and the lack of FDA approval, pet owners are opting to treat their animals with infused products and foods for aliments like arthritis or anxiety. The many medicinal applications of cannabis for humans beg the question: can there be similar benefits for animals?

The lack of research on the effects of cannabis, particularly on animals, isn’t stopping some pet owners from trying the natural treatment. The owner of Austin, a black Labrador, found cannabis to help with hyperactivity. Testimonies in this article show repeated success on several types of pets. Nonetheless, there are still ethical and legal concerns. Meanwhile, the market for CBD-infused pet food products continues to grow.