What to Bring to the Appointment
Here is a list of items to consider bringing with you to your appointment to give your veterinary health care team the best understanding of the cannabis product you are administering to your pet:
The cannabis product with as much
original packaging as possible.
The package label can provide
essential information about
product source and manufacturing,
active and inactive ingredients, and
concentration or strength of the
product. Since cannabis laws vary
from state to state, make sure to
ask your veterinary clinic if you
should bring pictures of the
packaging to the clinic instead of
the actual packaging material!
A list of all medications and
supplements currently being
administered to your pet.
This list should include all herbal
supplements, over-the-counter
medications, and any special diets.
Don’t forget about flea, tick and
heartworm prevention!
A list of goals for cannabis use.
Take some time prior to the
appointment to think about why
you want to utilize cannabis in your
pet – what are your short and long
term goals for your pet that you
hope to accomplish using
cannabis?
Journal
Consider bringing pictures and/or
videos in addition to your written
journal to help explain symptoms
observed at home that may not be
evident during the clinic
appointment as well as to help your
veterinarian see ongoing trends.
What to Expect from Your Veterinary Health Care Team
Once you have made the decision to use cannabis in your pet and sought out the support of your veterinary health care team, here are a few things to expect along the journey:
Goal Setting
Working together, you and your veterinary health care team can set realistic goals for your pet’s health as well as milestones to track success of treatment.
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