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Cannabidiol (CBD) for pets
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    • Pro 1: A majority of veterinarians agree that CBD helps animals.
    • Pro 2: Studies about CBD use in pets have had positive results.
    • Pro 3: Pet owners report success in treating their animals with CBD.
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    • Con 1: CBD pet products are unregulated.
    • Con 2: There isn’t enough scientific evidence to support giving CBD to pets.
    • Con 3: Using CBD instead of traditional medicine may harm animals.
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