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Episode #25 — Up To Date with Industry

Vet Synapse 2024 – CBD with Dr Jennifer Sandford (PetCann)

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The use of cannabidiol – or CBD – in dogs and cats in increasing, owing to reported benefits in a wide range of diseases, including management of pain and inflammation associated with osteoathritis, management of some skin disorders, and even the management of canine cognitive disorder, among many others. In this episode of Vet Synapse, we speak with veterinarian Dr. Jennifer Sandford, from PetCann, about the endocannabinoid system that exists in mammals, and what makes exogenous CBD such a useful therapeutic agent.

This episode is a part of the "Up To Date with Industry" series

The world of pharmaceuticals is ever-changing – so much so that it can be hard to keep up sometimes! That’s why Vet Education has produced a new short-form podcast segment called “Up To Date with Industry” – highlighting the latest news from the world of pharmaceutical therapies for our patients!

Each 15-20 minute episode will highlight a specific therapeutic – detailing mechanism of action, indications, side effects, contraindications and supporting scientific literature – together with answers to frequently asked questions – so you can stay up to date! What’s more, we’ll also include product information, and associated scientific literature in a downloadable PDF – so you can easily reference more information should you need it!

Important note: VetEducation has not obtained any sponsorship for this information. The sole purpose is to provide current industry updates.

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This podcast is intended for veterinary professionals only. The discussions, opinions, and information presented on this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They are based on the professional experience and research of the hosts and guests. This podcast is not intended to provide veterinary medical advice, diagnosis or treatment for individual pets. If you have any concerns regarding your pet’s health, please always consult your own registered veterinarian.

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Dr Philip Judge

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Stud MACVSc (VECC; Medicine of Dogs)

Guest Speaker

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Dr Jennifer Sandford

BVSc (Hons) Veterinary Science Liaison PetCann

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Dr Philip Judge

BVSc MVS PG Cert Vet Clin Stud MACVSc (Vet. Emergency and Critical Care; Medicine of Dogs)
Philip graduated from Massey University in New Zealand in 1992, and spent 7 years in small animal practice before undertaking a 3-year residency in veterinary emergency and critical care at the University of Melbourne in 1998.

Following his residency, Philip worked for nearly 6 years at the Animal Emergency Centre in Melbourne, becoming the Senior Veterinarian at the centre in 2004. In 2006, Philip undertook a 1-year surgical externship before moving to Townsville to take up the position of Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care at JCU.
Philip is also co-founder, and director of Vet Education Pty Ltd (www.veteducation.com) – one of Australia’s leading providers of online continuing education for veterinarians and veterinary nurses.

Philip has published numerous manuals and guides concerning emergency medicine, including a CRI manual, haematology and biochemistry interpretation guide, emergency anaesthesia guide, and a ventilation therapy manual for small animals, in addition to being published in peer reviewed literature.

Philip’s key interests in veterinary science include respiratory emergencies, ventilation therapy, envenomations and toxicology.