![]() ![]() Sunshine’s owners bought a human CBD and were giving it to Sunshine. However, my concern was that many of the products in the market were designed for people. She had anxiety issues, and the CBD really seemed to help when I wasn’t getting far with some of the stronger drug treatments.Īround that time, good research started coming out of the US veterinary universities about CBD and its use with anxiety, arthritis and inflammation, so in my mind there was real science behind it. However I couldn’t deny the results with this dog, Sunshine. As a vet, we do see new treatments and supplements coming into the market all the time, and I think some are not really that effective. I’ll have to admit that the first time I saw a dog taking CBD I was suspicious. What was the thought behind creating CBD products for pets? Is it a market that you have always been interested in? I’m sure that was also a big inspiration. ![]() My grandparents had a farm, and I spent a few summers down there wandering the paddocks. I can’t remember any one moment, it feels like it was something I always wanted to do. Was there a moment or event that really influenced you to become a vet? And in many ways we feel that the most exciting parts are still to come It’s been an amazing adventure, and has been so rewarding working with people and their pets over two decades. Since then we’ve grown to have a staff of around 120 and multiple hospitals, a critical care emergency service, an online platform and of course still the original housecall practice that started it all. My friends told me I was crazy and it’d never work, but fortunately it did. Creature Comforts Housecall Practice was born. I wanted to work as a vet, but I wanted to give my patients the same experience my own pets had – being treated in their own home, feeling relaxed and safe. I worked for a couple of years in a general practice in Hong Kong, and then I decided to do something different. That was over 20 years ago, and although I’ve travelled around the world since, my home has always remained Hong Kong. I grew up in Australia and met my wife (who is the co-founder of the Creature Comforts Group) in University.Ī year or so after graduating, we moved to Hong Kong to start our adventure travelling around the world. Even from a young age I was fascinated with animals, and had a menagerie of pets growing up. I was one of those people who had always wanted to be a veterinarian. In line with the launch and growing interest in CBD for pets, we sat down with David for his thoughts on CBD, expertise on how to choose the right product for your pet, what dose to give, and to simply learn more about how our dogs and cats can benefit from taking CBD daily. “Creature Comforts CBD brings the heart of Creature Comforts Veterinary Group into the home of our clients helping pets find calm, comfort, and peace of mind.” A gentle introduction to pet CBD, the Wellness Oil has been formulated to help ease concerns such as as anxiety, immobility and inflammation. “Believing deeply that its natural properties and efficacy could benefit animals as much as humans,” David decided to conduct his own research and trials to develop a best in class product. With more pet owners interested in ‘alternative medicine’ to treat their pets than ever before, Creature Comforts has since produced a specifically crafted CBD wellness oil in collaboration with their pet nutrition scientist. He has also won the Ironman triathlon, competed in Ironman World Championships twice and swam the English Channel. A Jack of all trades, David has also recently launched a line of CBD pet supplements to meet the demand for high-quality, responsibly sourced wellness products and bring comfort to pets across Hong Kong. Not only awarded the Walthams Regional Small Animal Nutrition Award, published research papers in Exotic Animal Medicine and been invited to share his knowledge with others across the globe, David is also an accomplished sportsman, holding world records for athletic competitions, including the fastest time to complete a marathon on the Antarctic continent, and the fastest time to run seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. Veterinary surgeon and founding Chief Veterinary Officer of the Creature Comforts Veterinary Group in Hong Kong, David Gething’s experience in the veterinary field is extensive, to say the least. We’ve heard plenty about the benefits of CBD oil for humans, but can it work just as well for our dogs and cats? We speak to Hong Kong veterinarian and founder of Creature Comforts Group, David Gething, for his take on the trend, whether its safe for all animals and how to ensure that you’re using the right products. If you’re a pet owner, odds are you’ve come across a new trend of CBD wellness products. ![]()
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