Clearing up cannabis confusion for veterinary professionals

Publication
Article
FirstlineFirstline March/April 2020
Volume 16
Issue 2

Veterinary technician Stephen Cital shares some essential cannabidiol terminology that your veterinary team should know.

Cannabidiol (CBD) use in pets is a hot topic that is gaining serious traction, and veterinary professionals must to be prepared to talk about it with clients. But if you're not up on all the lingo, don't fret. Stephen Cital, RVT, RLAT, SRA, VCCS, VTS-LAM, can help get you up to speed.

At this year's Atlantic Coast Veterinary Conference (ACVC), he shared with dvm360 some of the key phrases you'll hear when talking about the cannabis culture and its relationship to medicine.

So, if you're confused about exactly what terms like endocannabinoid system, cannabidiol, cannabinoids and hemp mean, take a listen as Stephen explains what they mean-and why being knowledgeable about CBD terminology is key to understanding current laws.

Recent Videos
Philip Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM
Andrea Pace, CVT, VTS (ECC)
Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM
Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC
Richard Gerhold, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology)
© 2024 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.