Side effects of CBD in cats

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a substance found in hemp plants that has no psychoactive effects, but rather relaxing, soothing, pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects. This happens through the interaction between CBD and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) that we all possess in our body. The debate about the therapeutic use of CBD has recently expanded, spread to […]

Cannabis in the USA: the situation as of August 2024

The cannabis situation in the US has always been complex and evolving, characterised by a strong tension between federal and state laws. It was here in the United States that prohibition against the use of cannabis began, with the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  This legislation […]

Panic attacks in dogs: symptoms and what to do

Many people do not know it, but even our four-legged friends, whom we often consider members of our family for all intents and purposes, can suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. The causes can be manifold and generate in the animal a state of anxiety and stress that potentially leads to the activation of anxious […]

Cannabis in Germany: the situation in August 2024

Despite its centuries-old reputation as a strongly conservative country, Germany takes a step ahead of many others and becomes the largest European nation to legalise, albeit partially, the recreational use of cannabis. And no, we are not talking about so-called ‘legal weed’, but rather traditional cannabis. The legalisation of cannabis has long been one of […]