Main description:

This book provides in-depth information on the applications of cannabis products as a legitimate medicine in treating a variety of diseases and disorders in domestic animals. Pharmacology and toxicology of cannabinoids and their effects on the endocannabinoid system, which is involved in the regulation of diverse physiological and cognitive processes, are discussed in detail. Furthermore, the book reviews development and testing of cannabis based medical products and introduces the nutritional components of cannabis plants.

Cannabis as a therapeutic in veterinary medicine is gaining interest among owners and practitioners. Numerous studies have been completed or are currently underway that analyze the potential of clinical application of cannabinoid and terpenoid molecules. In this book the authors take a comprehensive look at previous studies in animal and human models and discuss translational applications based on these scientific data.

This seminal text serves as a go-to resource for veterinary practitioners on cannabinoid therapy. It will also serve as a foundation for clinicians and researchers interested in this emerging field of veterinary medicine.

Contents:

1. Foreword: Prof. Raphael Mechoulam
2. Cannabinoid Receptor Genetics and EvolutionStephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, VCCS, VTS-LAM (Res. Anes.)
3. The Endocannabinoid System (ECS)Casara Andre DVM CVA, Liz Hughston Med, RVT, VCCS, VTS- ECC &SAIMJanice Huntingford DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CAVCA
4. Pharmacology and Toxicology of Cannabinoids (THC, CBD, Acids and others; discussion of unwanted action)Dawn Boothe DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCPStephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, VCCS, VTS-LAM (Res. Anes.)Ahna Brutlag MS, DVM, DABT, DABVTJack Henion PhDChelsea Leudke, DVM
5. In companion animals (dogs/cats)
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6. In equineChelsea Leudke, DVM
7. Pharmacology and Toxicology of Terpinoids and FlavinoidsLiz Hughston Med, RVT, VCCS, VTS- ECC &SAIMJoe Wakshlag DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSM
8. Cannabis Applications in AnalgesiaCornelia Mosley DVM, DACVAA, CVAJaime Gaynor DVM, DACVAA, DAAPM, CVA, CVPPJordyn Boesch DVM, DACVAAStephen Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, VCCS, VTS-LAM (Res. Anes.)
9. Cannabis Applications in Seizure Disorders and Other Neurologic DiseasesStephanie McGrath MS, DVM, DACVIM-NeurologyCurtis Dewey DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVIM-NeurologyBaye Williamson DVM, DACVIM-Neurology
10. Cannabis Applications in Epilepsy, Cognitive dysfunction and Traumatic brain injury (Neuroprotectants esp against ischemia)tba
11. Cannabis Applications in for Soft Tissue InjuriesLauri-Jo Gamble DVM, Resident in Sports Med. Casara Andre, DVM, cVMA
12. Cannabis Applications in Spastic disordersIncorporation into rehabilitation treatment plansIncorporation into therapeutic massage plansCanine athletestba
13. Cannabis Applications in BehaviorKatherine Kramer DVMJamie Peyton DVM, DACVECC, CVA
14. Cannabis as a mind-body medicineAnxiety (Incorporation into training plans), Emotional trauma (Separation anxiety, Aggression)tba 15. Cannabis in Urinary Tract Diseases (FLUTD)tba
16. Cannabis in Ophthalmology Disorders (Glaucoma)tba
17. Cannabis Therapy for Gastrointestinal DisordersFeline Inflammatory bowel diseaseCanine Inflammatory bowel diseasePancreatitisModulation of dysrexiatba
18. Cannabis in Immune Modulation: Indications in autoimmune diseasestba
19. Cannabis in Cancer TherapyJoshua Henry DVM (Onco Resident)
In conjunction with chemotherapyAs palliative careSymptomatic relieftba
20. Cannabis in NutritionJoe Wakshlag DVM, PhD, DACVN, DACVSM,
21. Product Testing, Interpretation & Selection Robert Silver DVM, MSSarah Silcox DVM 22. Dosing & Monitoring SchedulesRobert Silver DVM, MSSarah Silcox DVM
23. Discussing Cannabis with ClientsCasara Andre DVM CVADanielle Laughton RVT, VCC
24. Legal Aspectstba