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CDC calls for expanded bird flu testing after more dairy worker infections found in Colorado and Michigan
Federal health officials on Thursday called for more testing of employees on farms with bird flu after a new study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection, even when they didn’t report feeling sick. Farmworkers in close contact with infected animals should be tested and offered treatment even if they show no symptoms, […]
What to do if your dog eats pot
Dogs are naturally curious animals, notorious for exploring the world by way of their mouths. So if you’re a cannabis user, it’s possible – even likely – that one day your dog will sample your stash. Take it from Dr. Kate Smith, medical director for Animal Urgent Care in Arvada, which gets calls about pets […]
Colorado’s November ballot will have seven citizen initiatives, from abortion rights to ranked-choice voting
Related Articles Colorado voters are set to weigh in on ballot questions related to abortion rights, veterinary services, mountain lion trophy hunting and an overhaul of the state’s election system in November. The deadline to finalize the state’s ballot is coming Friday, but all of the citizen initiatives — meaning ballot questions pursued by members […]
These Front Range animal shelters changed my family’s life, twice
Related Articles Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems). Fourteen years after adopting my dog from Denver Dumb Friends League, I […]
Some pet products touted as CBD don’t have any, researchers say
Companies have unleashed hundreds of CBD pet health products accompanied by glowing customer testimonials claiming the cannabis derivative produced calmer, quieter and pain-free dogs and cats.
Pot-laced human poop getting dogs high in Aspen
Aspen veterinarians say they’re seeing an increase in marijuana toxicity cases among dogs that eat human feces on Aspen-area trails.
Loveland-based hemp dog biscuit bakers use CBD to ease dogs’ pain
Giving dogs CBD-infused biscuits can ease pain due to arthritis, seizures or hip dysplasia, one Loveland, Colorado baker said.
From horse to hemp: Colorado rancher eyes second calling
Known far and wide as “America’s Most Trusted Horseman,” last year Lyons turned his Colorado ranch into a hemp and CBD (Cannabidiol) oil facility.
Pot-sniffing dogs role unclear with marijuana legalized
Deuce, a German Shepard with the Aurora Police Department, is sniffing around tables and a barbeque at a picnic area outside a police station. After a few minutes, he sits and fixes his gaze on a plastic trash can.
Hemp for cows? Colorado approves hemp-animal feed study
Colorado livestock could be eating hemp under a bill that passed the state Senate Tuesday.