VCS Research Library

Independent research guides Right:Ratio for better pet health

Right:Ratio is proud to feature research curated by the Veterinary Cannabis Society (VCS) - an independent nonprofit advancing responsible veterinary cannabinoid education, research, and clinical practice.

Why this library matters

Curated by the veterinary cannabinoid experts at VCS

Latest curated publications

Continuously monitored and updated so you always have the latest science at your fingertips.

Curated by issue

Every study is screened, summarized, and categorized with complete neutrality.

Built for vets

Designed by veterinarians for veterinarians to support clinical decision-making with confidence.

Recent samples from VCS’s curated research library

Published 2024 or later, with the full study freely available - not just an abstract.

Pain & Inflammation

Casas-Alvarado et al., 2024

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Measured pain response via infrared pupillometry in dogs given CBD alone vs. CBD + meloxicam (a standard NSAID) after spay surgery.

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Pain & Inflammation

Panda et al., 2024

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Examined tolerability of full-spectrum hemp oil for everyday pain in real home settings, not a lab.

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Pain & Inflammation

Talsma et al., 2024

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Placebo-controlled, crossover study of CBD with and without NSAIDs in dogs with mobility disorders.

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Oncological Studies

Rinaldi et al., 2024

Animals

Measured natural cannabinoid levels in dogs with mast cell tumors.

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Feline Studies

Coltherd et al., 2024

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Safety/tolerability study of long-term daily CBD feeding in healthy cats.

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Feline Studies

Lyons et al., 2024

Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Pharmacokinetic study of a 1:20 THC:CBD herbal extract in cats.

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The studies in this library were not conducted on Right:Ratio products. They are shared for educational purposes to support veterinary clinical decision-making.

Research tells the stories

Why we keep this library

At R:R, our approach isn’t static - it’s informed by the latest clinical research in veterinary practice on the use and safety of medical cannabinoids, and our own +8,000 documented CROMs (Client-Reported Outcome Measures). These are not reviews - they’re clinical touchpoints we conduct with every serious medical case we’ve handled in the last 10 years.

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