e-2177 (Cannabis)
Original language of petition: English
Petition to the Government of Canada
- Veterinarians frequently receive questions from pet owners about the therapeutic use of cannabis for their pets to treat conditions such as pain, seizures, arthritis, and anxiety;
- Current provisions under the Cannabis Act and Regulations do not allow veterinarians to authorize the use of cannabis in companion pets;
- Since there is no legal pathway, many pet owners are resorting to using products intended for human consumption or seeking out products from the illicit market without proper guidance and oversight from their veterinarians;
- Without proper veterinary guidance on product selection, dosing, and monitoring, well-intentioned pet owners might inadvertently harm their pets; and
- With edible and infused cannabis products being legalized this fall, the likelihood of pets ingesting potentially dangerous products intended for human use will increase significantly.
- Open for signature
- May 27, 2019, at 10:22 a.m. (EDT)
- Closed for signature
- June 26, 2019, at 10:22 a.m. (EDT)