Cannabis – THC bei Hund und Katze

Infolge des Inkrafttretens des Cannabisgesetzes in Deutschland werden Tierärzte vermutlich in der Zukunft häufiger mit Cannabisintoxikationen sowie dem Besitzerwunsch nach aktiver Medikation mit THC-haltigen Produkten konfrontiert. Wissenswertes über Symptomatik, Nachweismöglichkeiten und Behandlung sowie therapeutische Indikationen finden Sie im vorliegenden Beitrag.

Publikationsverlauf

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
20. Juni 2025

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