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Cannabis For Pets Mired In Legal Uncertainty

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Some examples of over-the-counter cannabis-derived products geared toward pets. (Tom Banse/Northwest News Network)
Some examples of over-the-counter cannabis-derived products geared toward pets. (Tom Banse/Northwest News Network)

More than half of U.S. states now allow for the use of medical marijuana. And if cannabis helps some people feel better, could it do the same for their pets?

Some veterinarians are being asked about treating animals with cannabis, but as Tom Banse (@TomBanse) of Here & Now contributor Northwest News Network reports, that puts them in a difficult spot legally.

This segment aired on January 9, 2017.

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