For many people across the country, dazzling fireworks in the sky are the highlight of any New Year’s Eve celebration.  But for dogs, it’s not so fun. Fireworks can scare them, causing crippling anxiety and stress for our canine friends. Sadly, as every new year dawns, we see an increase in the number of dogs going missing and some never make it back home to their families. Why do fireworks scare your dog? There are two big reasons why New Year’s Eve fireworks frighten your dog: A dog’s hearing is a lot more sensitive than ours. Nature has designed their ears to be able to detect much q ..read more

As the world came to terms with the global pandemic of COVID-19 – and the profound fear, uncertainty, and social isolation that followed – there was one good news story that was able to warm our hearts. With many of us confined to our homes during lockdown, we sought the comfort, joy and unconditional love that comes with adopting a pet. Across the country, pounds and animal shelters were overwhelmed with adoption requests.  The number of pets in need of a home reached record lows. Animal welfare organisations were delighted. Feel-good stories of cats, dogs, birds and rabbits finding the ..read more

The needs and wellbeing of our dogs evolve and change as they get older. Many people turn to CBD as a natural way to keep their dogs healthy and feeling comfortable in their senior years. In this article, we cover the issues that dogs experience as they age and the benefits of using CBD oil in older dogs.  Health issues in older dogs Like their humans do, when dogs enter their senior years, it’s normal for them to get a little slower and less active, for their joints to stiffen, their weight to go up or down, and their hair to become grey.  Aging is a slow and gradual process that m ..read more

CBD Vets Australia offers peace of mind to veterinarians and pet owners alike, who now have a legal pathway to access CBD products that are pure and have undergone stringent pharmaceutical quality testing. These are not to be confused with hemp seed oil products, for reasons we explain here! In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the amount of medicinal cannabis products for pets that is now available. And as a veterinarian, you may have had pet owners raise questions about hemp seed oil and CBD oil. These two terms are often used interchangeably, making it difficult to discern ..read more

Want to find out more about CBD Vets Australia or medicinal cannabis, while enjoying the fun of the greatest festival in the world for dog lovers at the same time? We are excited to announce that our team will be at the Dog Lovers Show this Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August 2022 at the Sydney Showground in Homebush! Since 2014, the Dog Lovers Show has grown to become one of the biggest events in the world dedicated to educating, entertaining and inspiring dog lovers.  And after a three-year break, it finally returns this weekend from 9:30am to 5pm daily! The Dog Lovers Show truly encapsulate ..read more

Is you pet suffering from gastrointestinal issues? If your dog or cat as tummy upsets you can’t resolve, CBD may be worth considering with your vet. The future of CBD oil treatment is bright. Every year, more and more studies are revealing just how far-reaching medicinal cannabis can be in treating a wide range of diverse ailments. In a recent blog, we talked about the potential role CBD could play in the future of diabetes treatment. In this post, we’re exploring another emerging area of CBD treatment for pets: gastrointestinal issues.  At this point in time, neither diabetes nor digest ..read more

The future of CBD – could it be a potential diabetes treatment for dogs? We look at the clinical research to date and why it could be considered. When it comes to CBD oil, we know that it is a natural, alternative therapy that helps treat epilepsy, chronic pain, osteoarthritis, anxiety and mood disorders, and in palliative care in our pets.  But the potential of CBD oil doesn’t stop here. Veterinarians and owners alike are observing other secondary conditions that medicinal cannabis may be able to help improve.  Researchers have been keen to explore the use of medicin ..read more

A common question we get here at CBD Vets Australia is: will my pet get high from taking cannabis? The answer is two-fold. If you use medical grade CBD oil sourced from an authorised supplier like CBD Vets Australia, then the answer is no.  However, if you give your pet illegally sourced cannabis or marijuana ‘edibles’ meant for humans, then your pet can get high. But what’s even more alarming is that this can actually make your pet very sick.    In this blog, we cover the side effects of different forms of cannabis and how to protect your pet from the dangers of cannabis ..read more

A common question we get here at CBD Vets Australia is: will my pet get high from taking cannabis? The answer is two-fold. If you use medical grade CBD oil sourced from an authorised supplier like CBD Vets Australia, then the answer is no.  However, if you give your pet illegally sourced cannabis or marijuana ‘edibles’ meant for humans, then your pet can get high. But what’s even more alarming is that this can actually make your pet very sick.    In this blog, we cover the side effects of different forms of cannabis and how to protect your pet from the dangers of cannabis ..read more

Australia has long been known as a nation of pet lovers. They are part of our family, and when they become unwell or are in pain, we want the best possible care for them.  In recent years, we’ve seen a surge in the interest around the use of CBD – not only in human medicine, but in veterinary care too. That’s because scientific research, along with extensive anecdotal evidence, have highlighted the effectiveness of CBD oil in managing a range of different health concerns in our pets, including: Chronic pain Osteoarthritis Palliative care Anxiety Epilepsy Skin conditions Let’s take a cl ..read more