Although epilepsy in dogs can be controlled with medications, some dogs do not respond to treatment, and others can’t tolerate the drug’s side effects. In an effort to help these dogs, the American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation has funded a clinical trial to investigate the use of cannabidiol to treat drug-resistant epilepsy. Cannabidiol or CBD is a compound found in the Cannabis sativa plant (the CBD enriched subspecies and not the high THC subspecies used for marijuana).
Cannabidiol or CBD may help dogs with epilepsy.
According to lead researcher Stephanie McGrath, D.V.M., Dipl. A.C.V.I.M. (neurology), of Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, cannabidiol has proven anticonvulsant properties.
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Jackie Brown is a freelance writer from Southern California who specializes in the pet industry. Reach her at jackiebrownwriter.wordpress.com.
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