There was a time when pet owners sought hope in bottles of common painkillers, amidst exams and diagnoses that arose in their four-legged companions. 

Today, that same gaze turns to a plant that for centuries was stigmatized, but now flourishes as medicine. According to the 4th edition of the Sechat Cannabis Guide - 2024, in the field of veterinary medicine, cannabis is no longer just an alternative: it is relief.

The pains that pets cannot express

Chronic pain, anxiety, seizures, inflammations. These are difficult names that hide behind silent barks, quiet meows, and distressed looks. In dogs and cats living with arthritis, hip dysplasia, or osteoarthritis, pain insinuates itself in short movements, in hesitant paws. CBD (cannabidiol), with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant potency, acts as someone who arrives slowly to alleviate suffering and restore mobility.

For fears we cannot soothe

Fireworks, absence of owners, changes in the environment, there are so many triggers that awaken anxiety in our animals. Cannabidiol proves to be a balm, with anxiolytic action capable of calming what beats rapidly in a pet's chest. More than chemistry, it is comfort.

When the body trembles without asking

In cases of seizures and epilepsy, especially in dogs, medicinal cannabis has been shown to be effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures. With each carefully administered drop and professional guidance, the possibility of a calmer life opens up, for the animal and for those who love it.

Cancer, inflammations, and the possible comfort

Cannabis is not a cure for cancer, but it can be a companion in the fight. It acts in relieving pain, nausea, and loss of appetite that come with oncological treatments. It also offers a positive response to severe inflammations, such as atopic dermatitis. In neurological disorders, reports indicate improvement in tremors, spasms, and mobility difficulties.

The necessary listening: the veterinarian's perspective

It is important to say: the use of cannabis in animals is not a recipe from social media or advice from a neighbor. The accompaniment of a specialized veterinarian is essential to dose, adjust, and monitor the effects. Furthermore, the products used should be specific for veterinary use, because each species has its physiology, its time, its body.

What science is beginning to say

Amid ongoing research, what is already known is that cannabis has a promising safety profile in various species, and its action on the animal endocannabinoid system is as complex as it is full of possibilities.

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