FIVE things veterinarians need to know about CBD and pets
As a veterinarian, it is important to be up to date on every new pet care trend. As with any new wellness trend, when it comes to CBD oil for pets, there's a lot of information floating around online, some of it is not true or based on facts. Check out these five facts every veterinarian needs to know about CBD and pets.
1. In 2018, the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 , also known as the 2018 Farm Bill, reclassified CBD as an “agricultural commodity.”
2. The legality of CBD can vary from state to state.
3. Hemp derived CBD is legal in most states, but only if:
It contains less than 0.3% THC
Adheres to the shared state-federal regulations
Is grown by a properly licensed grower
4. FDA has approved one cannabis-derived and three cannabis-related drug products for human use.
5. There are no FDA approved CBD products for veterinary use. Products marketed for pets are classified as nutraceutical supplements. Therefore, products cannot make health claims.
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