Which states allow veterinarians to discuss or prescribe CBD for horses?
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Veterinary CBD Legal Status by State (2025)
Focused on hemp-derived CBD use in horses and other animals
| State | Can Vets Recommend CBD? | Key Details |
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| California | ✅ Yes | Legal to discuss & recommend hemp-derived CBD (AB 2215). No prescribing. |
| Nevada | ✅ Yes | May recommend and administer compliant hemp products (SB 209). |
| Colorado | ✅ Yes | Vets may recommend; must follow guidance from the Colorado Vet Board. |
| Oregon | ✅ Yes | Can discuss and recommend; regulated under Oregon’s hemp program. |
| Vermont | ✅ Yes | Discussion/recommendation allowed; hemp in animal feed is permitted. |
| Michigan | ✅ Yes | Permitted to discuss CBD under state hemp laws. |
| New York | ✅ Yes | May recommend compliant hemp-derived CBD products; labeling required. |
| Washington | ✅ Yes (with caution) | Discussion allowed; guidance from vet board is cautious. |
| Florida | ⚠️ Gray Area | No law explicitly allows or bans vet recommendations. Caution advised. |
| Texas | ⚠️ Gray Area | Hemp products legal, but no clear vet guidance from the state. |
| All Other States | ⚠️ Unclear / Varies | No clear statutory permission. Vets should use professional discretion and check with local boards. |
🧾 Key Notes:
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CBD is not FDA-approved for animal use — it cannot be "prescribed" as a medication anywhere in the U.S.
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Vets may recommend or discuss CBD in certain states, especially when it's:
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Derived from industrial hemp
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Contains less than 0.3% THC
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Not marketed as a drug (i.e., makes no disease claims)
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For detailed information on this topic, reach out to the experts on animals and CBD at www.agpolicysolutions.com