States take new action on CBD and hemp for pets

Nevada and Montana are the latest states to take action on pet CBD and hemp.

The VIN News Service reports that Nevada is the first U.S. state to allow veterinarians to recommend and administer CBD. Beginning October 1, the new law protects doctors from disciplinary action if they treat veterinary patients with the substance.

According to Steve Yeager, who sponsored the bill in the state Assembly, veterinarians in Nevada will now be able to discuss CBD with pet owners, explain which products are appropriate, offer recommendations and dosing advice, and even administer the products. “They can do all that without having to worry about being disciplined by their board, which was really the main concern behind the bill,” Yeager said.

California and Michigan allow veterinarians to discuss the use of cannabis with clients but not administer CBD.

Montana allows hemp in pet feed

The Montana legislature approved a bill that allows hemp and hemp-derived substances to be used in commercial feed for pets, specialty pets and horses at levels of 0.3% THC or less. The Montana Department of Agriculture will regulate the new parameters.

Still, no CBD products are allowed in pet and horse feed, according to the announcement in Petfood Industry.