Dr Marta Calvo Blanco on cannabinoid use in pets

Dr. Marta Calvo Blanco received her Veterinary Degree with Honours in Spain over 25 years ago and ran her own practice with her husband for 15 years. She also worked for Hill’s and Royal Canin as a small animal nutrition technician and pursued further education in Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Essential oils, Food Supplements and Animal Communication. Marta is also a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist since 2012 (IVAS) and after coming to Australia in 2015, she worked as an Animal Naturopath and Vet Technician and founded her own company “Holistic Animal Naturopath”. She has now been working with eCS Vet since 2019, where she is currently the Head of Veterinary Education, helping to educate veterinary professionals about using cannabinoid medications in animals. Topics discussed include: What led Dr Calvo Blanco to focus on cannabinoid education for vets. Marta explains what cannabinoids are and the different types. How cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid system. Clinical applications for CBD and THC in dogs and cats. Dosage and different routes of administration. Marta discusses the different types of CBD products that are available. Drug regulation in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.