phoenixnewtimes.com PHOENIX NEW TIMES JUNE 24TH – JUNE 30TH, 2021 State Licensed Dispensaries & Doctor Certifications | CANNABIS | Vets from p 49 clinical use of CBD products in pets, there’s no regulation of them. Laws governing un- regulated medicines vary from state to state; in Arizona, a dog’s physician can dis- cuss using CBD oil for rheumatism but can’t actually prescribe it. For some vets, suggesting CBD-based products is a moral issue. “Some think of it as if they’re being a drug pusher,” says the anonymous vet. “Then again, I’ve had other veterinarians scream at me for pre- scribing Chinese herbs to a cat. All I was doing was trying to lower some kidney en- zymes. There are a lot of crazy people out there.” Laura Fuentes, CEO and cofounder of pharmaceutical CBD retailer Green Roads, isn’t too worried about any of it. “I think there have been studies saying a person would have to smoke a pile of marijuana the size of a Volkswagen in order to OD,” says Fuentes, who once treated a chimpan- zee with multiple sclerosis by giving him CBD oil. “So I think our pets are safe.” Her company offers a trio of CBD tinc- tures designed for cats and dogs. “I don’t want to be too claim-y,” she admits, “but I’ve heard stories about old, arthritic dogs who can barely walk taking CBD and they’re running around like puppies.” Fuentes expects to see a Green Roads sales spike later this month. “Fourth of July is a big one for CBD use by dogs,” she says. “Fireworks are scary for pets, and uptight dogs especially need help chilling out that night.” His own uptight dog led the owner of Zenbarn Farms to create a pet-friendly CBD line. “We adopted a husky,” explains CEO Noah Fishman. “They’re a high-en- ergy dog with separation anxiety issues and hyperactivity disorders. We wanted ours to chill out and stop barking.” Fishman’s new line did the trick. It in- cludes a dog biscuit, a peanut-butter-and- bacon-flavored CBD oil, and a cold-pressed puppy treat, because he discovered that baking dog biscuits changed the chemical structure and efficacy of the CBD. “Joint issues, inflammation, anxiety, al- lergies,” he says, rattling off a list of ail- ments CBD can address in our fur babies. “I just wish more veterinarians were rec- ommending CBD as a standard protocol.” Betty Travers says she feels a little crazy herself, offering CBD to her kitty. “I had to call my son, who’s a total straight-lace now, and apologize to him for being so mean about his marijuana,” she says. “He just laughed at me. You know. ‘Mom, are you serious? You’re getting your cat high?’ A mother just can’t win.” Dear Stoner: Is the Puffco Peak vape worth it? I switched to dabbing and would enjoy a vape, but it’s not cheap. SHANNON BY HERBERT FUEGO | ASK A STONER | Dear Stoner: I’ve had asthma for years now while also smoking weed. I haven’t had any problems, but does smoking weed with asthma have negative effects in the long run? OSCAR Dear Oscar: This is a question for a doctor, but health-care costs be trippin’. Bottom line is that you shouldn’t be smoking any- thing if you have asthma. It increases lung inflammation and can make your asthma symptoms worse even if you don’t notice it. Dear Shannon: Electronic dabbing has made serious advancements over the past few years, and much of that is thanks to the Puffco Peak. The Apple of MP3 players or the Volcano of flower vaporizers, the Puffco Peak showed us how awesome something can be when user-friendly technology gets involved. There were clunkier, more danger- ous setups before it came along, and now that it’s provided a template for a safe, por- table electronic dabber, you can find cheaper knockoffs, but you can’t go wrong with a basic Puffco at $250. Dr. Dabber, Focus, or Pulsar all make solid options for less money, but they haven’t got- ten the same fanfare. At $250, with a longer battery life and more customizable than the basic Puffco Peak, the Focus V Carta is simi- lar to the $400 Puffco Peak Pro and could be the biggest challenger yet. If you’re looking for something more familiar and comfort- able, though, stick with the Puffco. Send questions to marijuana@ westword.com. 51
