Into the Weeds: Understanding and Treating Marijuana Toxicosis in Veterinary Medicine
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
In recent years, there has been a shift in the legal and societal landscape surrounding marijuana. There is an amplified and renewed interest in marijuana as a natural substance for treating various ailments in humans and veterinary patients. Additionally, changes in the legal status of cannabis have led to an increase in the availability of marijuana products, including unregulated and potentially contaminated products for pets. Consequently, veterinarians may see more and more patients with marijuana toxicity than before. To be prepared for your next case, this course will review the basics of marijuana and what has been reported in the literature since the changes in legal status. This will be followed by the mechanism of action, the clinical presentations, differential diagnosis, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and the prognosis of marijuana toxicosis.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize that cases of marijuana toxicosis may become more common
- Identify cases of marijuana toxicosis in the clinic
- Develop appropriate treatment plans for marijuana toxicosis patients
Karren Prost, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Karren Prost, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, completed her DVM at the Ontario Veterinary College while developing a passion for public health and one health concepts. She continued her studies and obtained her Master of Public Health (Epidemiology) at the University of Toronto, and obtained diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Preventative Medicine. Prior to joining Ceva Animal Health, Dr. Prost was sharing her time between clinical practice in a busy 24-hour emergency animal hospital in central Ontario, and performing research at the Sunnybrook Research Institute on aerosolized viruses in bats, pigs and humans. Dr. Prost is currently expanding her scope of experience by being in the veterinary pharmaceutical industry while doing occasional days in clinical practice. She has a strong passion for epidemiology, preventative medicine and promoting evidence-based medicine. During her spare time, Dr. Prost enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter, and mountain biking. She currently shares her home with her two cats who like to make appearances in video meetings.
This program is RACE-approved for 1.0 hour(s) of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
