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My senior dog has pain. Can CBD help, or what are safe relief options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 20 years old | 10 lbs

Hi, my dog Zoe is very old, 20, which by shih-tzu standards is ancient. We know that she's in her last days, but we can't reach a vet or pay for someone to come out her to rest. We're doing everything in our power to make her comfortable, and we know she has arthritic pains. We're considering CBD oil to help alleviate that and are open to advice, recommendations and suggestions for other forms of pain relief. We know we can't save her, and we don't want to prolong any suffering, only comfort.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2020

As of yet, we have very little research on CBD oil in veterinary patients, so we cannot make any recommendations one way or the other about this product - we do not know what an appropriate dose might be, and if there are any potential health concerns or drug interactions in dogs. In addition, because it's a schedule 1 drug, it's illegal for us to prescribe or recommend. You do need to have Zoe seen by a vet to see if there is anything that can be given to her to make her more comfortable. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. I'd also see if you can borrow money from family and friends. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/

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