Is CBD Right for Your Pet? This Michigan Vet Answers Your Questions. – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Introducing CBD to your pet’s health routine may seem daunting. Here’s what to know.

MICHIGAN — The use of cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has exploded in recent years, thanks to ongoing research into the cannabis substance’s potential health benefits—from pain relief to its anti-anxiety properties. But until recently, many Michiganders have been uncertain about how to pass those benefits onto their pets.

That all changed a couple of years ago after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation allowing veterinarians to have conversations about CBD with clients, although vets still aren’t legally allowed to administer or prescribe those treatments. But even with all of the products that are now available for people and pets alike, this emerging market can feel overwhelming, especially to any pet parent looking for ways to support their loved one’s health.

Dr. Jeffrey Powers, a Michigan veterinary practitioner with more than four decades of experience, described the 2021 law as a “necessary first step.” He’s studied the benefits of CBD in animals for a decade and is an advocate for its advancement in veterinary medicine. We caught up with Powers to answer your top questions about CBD treatments for pets.

The ’Gander: What are common conditions that you discuss CBD treatment with clients for?

Dr. Jeff Powers: Common conditions that CBD in pets is used for,—also the…