Loading
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • Contact
  • Knowledgebase
  • English
  • Español
Essence Cannabis Dispensary
  • Home
  • Shop
    • Pickup
      • Henderson Menu
      • West Tropicana Menu
      • South Durango Menu
      • Las Vegas Strip Menu
      • South Rainbow Menu
    • Delivery
      • Delivery Menu
  • DISPENSARIES
    • Nevada
      • Henderson
      • West Tropicana
      • South Rainbow
      • Cookies On The Strip Las Vegas Dispensary
      • South Durango
    • California
      • Pasadena
  • About
  • Rewards
  • Rewards
  • Blog
  • Community Outreach
  • Press
  • FAQs
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Knowledgebase
  • Menu Menu

What You Need to Know About Cannabis For Pets 19 Feb, 2018

What You Need to Know About Cannabis For Pets

Essence - February 19, 2018/in Blog Essence /by [email protected]

Meet Kona.

She’s a 13-year-old Dutch shepherd mix suffering from red, itchy skin due to seasonal allergies.

Kona’s discomfort was keeping her up at night, and she in turn was keeping her owner Bea Adams up at night too.

Bea took Kona to their veterinarian, who recommended Therabis, a CBD-based medical cannabis product made specifically for dogs.

After three days on Therabis, Kona’s itching stopped completely and her skin cleared up, according to her owner.

dog dog and marijuana cannabis and pets cannabis and cats

Cannabis For Pets? Seriously?

If you think of yourself as a responsible pet owner, feeding cannabis to your dog or cat might seem…irresponsible at best.

But let’s just put aside the stigma that is often attached to cannabis for one moment and focus on this simple fact: cannabis is a medicinal plant. It’s been used to treat illnesses for thousands of years.

Animals get sick just like people do. In fact, here’s a short list of illnesses that affect animals and humans alike:

  • Cancer
  • Seizures
  • Arthritis
  • Anxiety
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Chronic pain

And because animals get sick, they sometimes need medicine to help them get better…just like people do.

cannabis and pets cannabis for cats dogs and cannabis dogs and marijuana

Why You Might Consider CBD For Your Pet

After consulting with a doctor, some people opt to treat their illnesses with medical cannabis instead of standard prescription drugs because they want to avoid the negative side effects that come with those drugs.

People are giving medical cannabis to their sick pets for the same reason.

Take Miles, for example. He was a 12-year-old Labrador Retriever mix diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was given two months to live and a prescription for the painkiller tramadol.

While he was taking the tramadol, Miles’s activity level plummeted. Zero energy. He’d go to sleep right after taking the medicine.

So his owner Denise started giving him medical cannabis designed for dogs.

Miles’s energy and appetite returned. His vomiting stop. Denise could actually take him to the beach, where he had no problem running around and playing.

Denise says that CBD helped Miles go back to being his old self again.

That phrase comes up a lot in these anecdotal stories where the owner switches from prescription drugs to medical cannabis: “My pet was back to his/her old self again.”

Isn’t that what medicine is supposed to do?

cannabis for pets cannabis for pets dogs cannabis for cats

How Cannabis for Pets is Different From Cannabis for People

Cannabis contains the two most well-known cannabinoids (chemical compounds in the marijuana plant that are responsible for its medical benefits). Those cannabinoids are

  • Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
  • Cannabidiol (CBD)

THC is what makes us feel “high.” CBD, on the other hand, is non-psychoactive but still has plenty of health benefits such as pain relief, anti-inflammation, anti-seizure, and more.

Medical cannabis products that are made for pets are based solely on CBD. They usually contain either zero or trace amounts of THC, so you don’t have to worry about your pet getting intoxicated.

marijuana and pets cute dog dog walk cannabis for pets

Can Veterinarians Prescribe Cannabis for Pets?

Unfortunately, no. Because cannabis is still illegal under federal law, any veterinarian who prescribes or recommends it could risk losing their license.

However, a veterinarian may be able to provide you with basic information on the effectiveness of cannabis for pets. They can also alert you to any possible risks your pet may face.

That’s why it’s important to notify your veterinarian if you’re planning on treating your pet’s illness with medical marijuana. You want your vet to be able to monitor your pet’s progress!

cannabis and pets cannabis use for pets WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CANNABIS FOR PETS cannabis for dogs

Can You Give Regular Cannabis Products to Your Pet?

Absolutely not! Regular cannabis products are toxic to animals, especially products with high concentrations of THC.

There are already too many sad tales of pets winding up in the hospital because they discovered their owners’ weed stash and ate it all. Don’t let that happen to your pet.

If you want to treat your pet with medical cannabis, buy CBD products that are specifically made for animals.

And remember: some products are made for animals of different sizes, so be sure to check the packaging before making your purchase. It should tell you what the animal’s weight requirement is.

cute dog dog sleeping dog cannabis use for dogs

Where Can You Purchase CBD For Pets?

Essence Cannabis Dispensary offers CBD products for pets! Here’s a little bit of info on some of the brands we carry:

Therabis

http://www.therabis.com

Developed by veterinarian Stephen Katz, Therabis features several hemp-derived CBD products for dogs that come in the form of sachets (single-serve packets) and daily supplement treats.

CannaPaws

http://canna-paws.com

We’ve talked a lot about dogs in this post, but felines can also benefit from CBD as well! CannaPaws currently offers Hemp CBD tinctures that can be used to treat both dogs and cats. The amount of drops you’ll use will depend on the size of your pet.

Cannabella

http://www.cannabellakitchen.com

The bulk of Cannabella’s products are made for humans, but they’re also giving love to all the dogs out there in the form of their Canna Canine Premium CBD Treats. In addition to CBD, the treat also contains peanut butter, whole wheat flour, oats, chicken broth, and olive oil.

marijuana for dogs pets and marijuana cannabis use for cats dog and cannabis

National Love Your Pet Day!

February 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! (We know you didn’t forget; we’re just reminding all the other people out there…)

So what do you get the pet who has everything?

Well, if they’re suffering from ill health or allergies, medical cannabis might be a good place to start.

Talk with your veterinarian and our dispensary consultants for more information. See if CBD can do for your pet what it did for Kona and Miles – help them go back to being their old self again.

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/7.jpg 2048 1536 [email protected] https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Essence-Cannabis-Dispensary-Logo.png [email protected]2018-02-19 20:40:152020-08-26 14:38:27What You Need to Know About Cannabis For Pets

Table of Contents

  • Cannabis For Pets? Seriously?
    • Why You Might Consider CBD For Your Pet
    • How Cannabis for Pets is Different From Cannabis for People
    • Can Veterinarians Prescribe Cannabis for Pets?
    • Can You Give Regular Cannabis Products to Your Pet?
    • Where Can You Purchase CBD For Pets?
    • National Love Your Pet Day!

Search

Recent News

  • The Entourage Effect The Entourage Effect: How CBD and THC Work Together
    24 Nov
  • Decarboxylation 101 How to Decarb Cannabis Decarboxylation 101: How to Decarb Cannabis
    18 Nov
  • Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants How to Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants
    11 Nov

Categories

  • Blog
  • Press
  • Press Release

Let’s socialize

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Never Miss A Thing!

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay  updated to our offers and deals!

Related Post

The Entourage Effect

The Entourage Effect: How CBD and THC Work Together

24 Nov
There’s more to exceptional marijuana than THC alone. The cannabis plant contains hundreds of compounds that add to its character and effects. Every…
https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Entourage-Effect.jpg 410 685 [email protected] https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Essence-Cannabis-Dispensary-Logo.png [email protected]2021-11-24 06:00:092021-11-23 14:23:17The Entourage Effect: How CBD and THC Work Together
Decarboxylation 101 How to Decarb Cannabis

Decarboxylation 101: How to Decarb Cannabis

18 Nov
Decarboxylation is a process that activates certain desirable compounds in cannabis, including THC and CBD. When you smoke cannabis, decarboxylation…
https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Decarboxylation-101-How-to-Decarb-Cannabis.jpg 410 685 [email protected] https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Essence-Cannabis-Dispensary-Logo.png [email protected]2021-11-18 06:00:282021-11-18 10:39:15Decarboxylation 101: How to Decarb Cannabis
Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants

How to Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants

11 Nov
Marijuana is a dioecious plant, which means there are distinctly different male and female varieties of the plant. The female marijuana plant grows…
https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Identify-Female-and-Male-Marijuana-Plants.jpg 410 680 [email protected]ractive.com https://essencevegas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Essence-Cannabis-Dispensary-Logo.png [email protected]2021-11-11 06:00:422021-11-18 10:39:46How to Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
Essence Cannabis Dispensary

JOIN THE CONVERSATION
#FINDYOURESSENCE

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Youtube

Locations:

  • Henderson
  • West Tropicana
  • South Rainbow
  • Cookies On The Strip Las Vegas Dispensary
  • South Durango

Information:

  • FAQs
  • Careers
  • Vendors

Legal:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Us
Keep out of reach of children. For use only by adults 21 years of age and older.
©2023 ESSENCE CANNABIS DISPENSARY - LAS VEGAS & HENDERSON, NEVADA
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT BY ONCE INTERACTIVE
Cannabis for Newbies: What You Need to Know Cannabis-for-newbies cannabis in body How Long Does Cannabis Stay In Your Body?
Scroll to top