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                                           HumaneVMA Webinar                                                   

The Wonderful World of Cannabinoids in Small Animal Practice

Presented by: Joe Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), DACVSMR

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 8:00-9:30 pm ET
 
Yawning gray tabby cat                                                                                                   Photo Credit: Anonymous / N/A
 
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This session will discuss what veterinarians should be looking for when recommending CBD-rich hemp-based products, such as what to look for on a certificate of analysis (COA). Cannabinoid analysis when companies do third party testing, as well as microbiologics, mycotoxins, solvent residues, heavy metals, pesticides and terpenes will be covered. If companies have validated utility of the product through pharmacokinetic testing in the species intended, as well as safety around long-term supplementation will be discussed. Studies will be examined surrounding the growing evidence for chronic osteoarthritis pain and trials surrounding seizures with a focus not only on efficacy, but potential drug interactions. Evidence around the use of these products in anxiety, pruritic diseases and the immune system will be examined. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn how to read a common certificate of analysis
  • Learn the rare adverse events associated with use of CBD hemp products and safety of long-term application
  • Examine the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of CBD-rich hemp application for proper dosing in dogs and cats
  • Understand the differences in dosing and recommendations for acute versus chronic pain management and other indications where CBD-rich hemp can be useful

 

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This webinar is FREE for all attendees.
1.5 hours of RACE CE credit (medical) is available for HumaneVMA members only.
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YOUR PRESENTER:

Dr. Joe Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Nutrition), DACVSMR
Dr. Wakshlag

Dr. Joseph Wakshlag graduated from the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998 and continued his training to become board certified in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition in 2008, in tandem with becoming a founding member of the College of Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2010. He also received his PhD in Pharmacology in the department of Molecular Medicine at Cornell University. He started his academic career at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2006 eventually becoming a Full Professor in 2019. He has taught veterinary nutrition in the curriculum for nearly 20 years and continues to foster productive research in multiple areas including cancer cell biology, sporting dog physiology and nutraceutical use. His latest interest has been the use of cannabinoids and healthy aging.