Israel's Poison Information Center in Haifa recently reported a dramatic increase in unintentional poisonings of children and pets with medical cannabis, while a new survey of Danish dog owners found that found that 38% of dog owners surveyed admitted to intentionally giving their pets cannabinoids. – Especially cannabidiol or CBD.
They claimed the drug treated the dogs' pain, behavioral problems, and allergies.
Cannabis is popular for recreational and medical use in humans, and many cannabis-based products are available for pets as well. However, veterinary use of cannabis is not legal in many countries, such as Denmark, so pet owners use cannabis without a prescription.
Pernille Holst of the University of Copenhagen and colleagues published these findings in an academic journal. Pro Swan With the title: “Use and perceived effects of unlicensed cannabis products on dogs by dog owners in Denmark.”
She and her colleagues distributed anonymous surveys on social media asking dog owners whether they had used cannabinoids on their pets, what types of cannabinoids they had used for what purposes, and whether their pets had used cannabinoids. were asked to report whether they felt it was effective.
1 in 3 pet owners give their pets cannabinoids
Of the 2,002 pet owners who responded to the survey, 752 (38%) reported using at least one cannabinoid product for their pets. Of dog owners who gave their dogs cannabinoids, 93% used his CBD drops or oil and 9% used his CBD ointment or cream. Four percent of pet owners admitted to giving their pets products containing THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive component of cannabis and one of at least 113 cannabinoids identified in the plant.
This study shows that despite the unlicensed status, some Danish dog owners do indeed use cannabinoids on their dogs, and most find that cannabinoids have a positive impact on their dogs' mental or physical health. It proves what you believe.
However, the authors note that these findings are not supported by current research investigating behavioral changes in dogs after CBD treatment, and that a placebo effect may exist in owner ratings. .
Although this result is self-reported, it highlights the need for more evidence-based research on the use of cannabinoids in pets. “This suggests that systematic clinical research is warranted in the use of cannabinoids in pet dogs,” Horst declared.
Pet owners most often reported using cannabinoids for their dogs' pain, behavioral issues, and allergies, but also for animal health, cancer, seizures, appetite, and other conditions. Some people have reported using cannabinoids for. His 77% of respondents said they had seen at least some positive effect of the drug on their dog.
