Epilepsy, Cancer, and Pain
About 5% of dogs suffer from epilepsy. Most of the time, a pet diagnosed with epilepsy will be prescribed a barbiturate such as phenobarbital, gabapentin, and Keppra. Not all pets with epilepsy are receptive to these medications. These medications can also do serious damage to your pet’s liver. CBD is a much safer alternative. Studies have shown that epileptic patients taking CBD oil improved significantly within 4 months.
CBD has also been shown to prevent blood vessels from developing in tumors, effectively starving tumors and preventing further growth. CBD oil is a cancer-fighting superhero in humans. And there’s anecdotal evidence that it does the same for our furry family members, too.
People have long been hailing CBD and other cannabis products for their pain relief properties as an alternative to medication. Pet owners have also been using CBD oil specifically for their pets to help in the relief of pain. Because there is little long-term research involving pets, much evidence has been based on anecdotal evidence and short-term research. But more institutes are beginning to research long-term studies. For example, ElleVet completed research at Cornell University’s Veterinarian School where they “tested CBD oil’s pain management properties using a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind crossover study.”
More and more research is proving that CBD oil is a much better alternative to medications with harmful side effects. Whether you’re looking to ease your pet’s separation anxiety, help relieve pain or fight cancer, CBD oil is safe for your pet and easy on your wallet. And while you’re at it, Go for pet CBD treats. Most pets can’t resist a good treat. How about introducing a pet CBD treats to your furry loved-ones?