My dog has seizures. Can CBD oil help and is it safe to use?

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Hello, my name is Robert & wife Renee'. We have a 6 year old cane corso 154 lbs., that has been diagnosed with epileptic seizures. Currently taking Phenobarbital, Keppra, Topiramate/ He is still having seizures on these medications. Do you have any information about CBD oil treatment? Does all include THC? If oil treatment is O.K. to try/ what dosage and how often? Is it possible to remove any or all other medications if CBD oil works. Very Concerned PARENTS. Pet's info: Dog | Cane Corso | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 3 months old | 154 lbs

Jacqueline Nobles, DVM, DACVECC · Accepted Answer

That is a great question and I am sorry to hear about your pet. We, as a profession, have yet to fully embrace medical marijuana for a variety of reasons including toxicity, lack of data to support benefits, dosing and side effects, and legalities associated with prescribing and dispensing the drug (at this time we cannot legally prescribe CBD oil). With that said, I do believe it will have a role for therapeutic intervention and we have a group of veterinarians helping to the pave the way. The American Holistic Veterinary Association is a group dedicated to researching and practicing holistic medicine. According to the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the AHVMA adopted a position that states in part: “There is a growing body of veterinary evidence that cannabis can reduce pain and nausea in chronically ill or suffering animals, often without the dulling effects of narcotics. This herb may be able to improve the quality of life for many patients, even in the face of life-threatening illnesses.” Now to answer your questions: 1) No, I do not have any data or personal experience using CBD in veterinary medicine. 2) No, not all CBD oil contains THC. 3) I would exhaust all currently recommended "standard of care" prior to exploring this option due to the lack of legal availability, unknown dosing, and unknown side effects. 4) Even if the you were to treat your pet and perceived a positive response, I would be reluctant to stop the current anti-convulsants as this may lead to uncontrolled seizures. If you have not already done so, consult a veterinary neurologist and holistic veterinarian. Some may already have patients utilizing products for seizures. On a final note, there is a veterinary formulated CBD product available in California through the company VETCBD. I hope this helps!

My dog has seizures. Can CBD oil help and is it safe to use?

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