Marijuana for Cancer in Dogs and Cats



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Dr Jones answers most of the common questions about using medical marijuana to prevent and treat cancer in our dogs and cats. He shows you published studies, what appears to be working, exact doses for your pets.

Cannabis and Cannabinoids (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version: https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/treatment/cam/hp/cannabis-pdq

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