CBD oil

[keepmotoring]

I would like to know if anyone is using CBD oil for anxiety in their dog. There is a vet, Dr. Michael Fox, that has a column in our Sunday paper that suggested it. I talked to my vet and they do offer it. In fact her mother is using it for her dog and it is working for her.

We are now using ElleVet, cbd oil, and it does seem to help him. But wondering about long term use.

Just a fyi, he is a rescue and have no idea his background, except to know he was found in a crate in the woods. He has been with us for 2 years now and is blind.

Thanks in advance for any information.

[keepmotoring]

doxiemom11, we get our cbd oil from our vet.

[doxiemom11]

Just an FYI - Saw an article yesterday that in testing, many products sold for pets that are supposed to contain CBD oil doesn't even have any in it. Always buy from a reputable source even if it costs more.

[graghemdav]

I have a severely anxious dog with major PTSD issues. She is on a high dose of Prozac along with Solliquin and melatonin. We tried gabapentin per the behaviorist but it had no effect. A compression shirt helps sometimes too. We have also paired this with thousands of dollars worth of professional training and two years of patience. She's never going to be easy but at least we both have a better quality of life now.

[keepmotoring]

Dillan Yah, yes it has helped my dog also. Glad it is helping you and your dog

[dturm]

The discussion here has presented some of the issues with using CBD in animals. The legality sometimes may rely on the interpretation of the legal authority you are dealing with. State laws are in direct violation of federal laws regarding marijuana.

Anecdotal evidence has been very positive regarding CBD use in dogs. The problem is that it's use is new enough that we really don't know optimum doses, dangerous doses (although this does not appear to be an issue), long term effects and appropriate uses. There is a lot of research being done right now and we're getting information rapidly.

The other issue is that the OTC forms are not regulated and tested in many cases, so you have to be careful about sourcing. You may or may not be getting what you think you are.

With firework season coming (already started here :() I'd be interested if anyone has had success in use relieving anxiety with fireworks.

Doug, DVM

[Pawz4me]

Twodownzero, you might find this an informative and educational read, especially the "What about the Feds" section. I tried to copy/paste here, but the forum software isn't cooperating.

[twodownzero]

NRALIFR wrote:
Hemp and marijuana are from the same SPECIES of plant. Kinda like wolves and poodles are the same species. Big difference.

It’s also NOT illegal to POSSESS hemp in the US. It’s illegal to grow it.

:):)

Wolves and poodles are the same genus but not the same species. Hemp and marijuana come from the same species of plant. There may be some genetic engineering involved just like a poodle and a bulldog are the same species, but that doesn't change that they are derived from the same plant.

Possession of any quantity of a schedule I controlled substance is a crime in the United States. You may not agree with the DEA's decision to do so, but it was challenged in court over 30 years ago and the plaintiff lost.

Pawz4me wrote:

twodownzero wrote:

Hemp and marijuana are made from the same plant. With limited exception, it is a crime to possess any quantity of either anywhere in the United States.

A quick Google search of "where is CBD oil legal 2019" results in multiple reputable sites that disprove your assertion.

According to WebMd marijuana is fully legal in:

Alaska
California
Colorado
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nevada
Oregon
Vermont
Washington
Washington D.C.

And medical marijuana is legal in:

Alabama (CBD only)
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia (CBD only)
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana (CBD only)
Iowa (CBD only)
Kansas (CBD only)
Kentucky (CBD only)
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi (CBD only)
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina (CBD only)
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma (CBD only)
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina (CBD only)
Tennessee (CBD only)
Texas (CBD only)
Utah
Virginia (CBD only)
West Virginia
Wisconsin (CBD only)
Wyoming (CBD only)

Where all marijuana is illegal:

Idaho
Nebraska
South Dakota

I don't know how "medical" marijuana is defined in all states (whether a doctor's prescription is required, etc.). Here in mine it now means I can walk into a store and buy CBD products just like I can any other vitamin/mineral/herbal supplement.

The states are in a pissing contest with the federal government. It does not change that it is a crime to possess any quantity of any Schedule I controlled substance with very few exceptions. Regardless of what someone told you, whether it's called "medical" or otherwise, marijuana is not legal anywhere in the United States. That there may be lax enforcement has nothing to do with that.

Obviously people are finally waking up that the law went a bit overboard with regard to marijuana, but until Congress does something about it, marijuana, hemp, or whatever you want to call the product that results, remains illegal.

[keepmotoring]

We spent $1000.00 in May for all sorts of tests to find out why he is so agitated. From our vet to our ophthalmologist, concerning his glaucoma in one eye and cataract in other to a neurologist and nothing showed why. That is when our vet suggested the CBD oil, which does help.

This does not "knock him out" but does allow him to be calm both day and night. This cbd oil is for animals only.

Thanks everyone for your comments.

[CFerguson]

CBD is legal in TN, but may not be prescribed or recommended by a physician or vet.

I am most familiar with veterinary CBD use and have bought some for arthritis treatment in my very elderly Akita but haven't yet seen the need to try it on her.
The Science on CBD is positive for treatment of epilepsy- canine and human. The Science isn't in yet for treatment of anything else. Plenty of anecdotal evidence for this and that, but CBD in normal doses appears to be relatively harmless. Like everything else, any drug is good when not misused.

[Pawz4me]

twodownzero wrote:

Hemp and marijuana are made from the same plant. With limited exception, it is a crime to possess any quantity of either anywhere in the United States.

A quick Google search of "where is CBD oil legal 2019" results in multiple reputable sites that disprove your assertion.

According to WebMd marijuana is fully legal in:

Alaska
California
Colorado
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Nevada
Oregon
Vermont
Washington
Washington D.C.

And medical marijuana is legal in:

Alabama (CBD only)
Arizona
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia (CBD only)
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana (CBD only)
Iowa (CBD only)
Kansas (CBD only)
Kentucky (CBD only)
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi (CBD only)
Missouri
Montana
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina (CBD only)
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma (CBD only)
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina (CBD only)
Tennessee (CBD only)
Texas (CBD only)
Utah
Virginia (CBD only)
West Virginia
Wisconsin (CBD only)
Wyoming (CBD only)

Where all marijuana is illegal:

Idaho
Nebraska
South Dakota

I don't know how "medical" marijuana is defined in all states (whether a doctor's prescription is required, etc.). Here in mine it now means I can walk into a store and buy CBD products just like I can any other vitamin/mineral/herbal supplement.

[NRALIFR]

The member “quoting” me later in this topic is making stuff up. Totally bogus. I never wrote that stupid comment. Really, I didn’t. He’s just trying to make me look bad.

:W

:):)

[twodownzero]

Halmfamily wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
I'm one that believes nothing beneficial comes from marijuana.

CBD oil comes from hemp plants not marijuana. There is some CBD oil from marijuana which has THC but that is illegal in most states.

Hemp and marijuana are made from the same plant. With limited exception, it is a crime to possess any quantity of either anywhere in the United States.

[amxpress]

With all the brands hitting the market it’s hard to find one you can trust. I’ve been using CBD oil and a balm from Hempbombs. They use organic industrial hemp, USA grown. The biggest thing is they use a third party for testing. They both have helped me and my family. I’ve read where it can help dogs so check them out.
https://hempbombs.com/

[crcr]

I haven't tried CBD on pets, but we have been using it in various forms in our household for ourselves for a while now. If we had a pet with issues, personally, I would definitely try it.

We buy only 100% THC-free CBD products. The CBD salve we have found especially useful, for localized pain, rashes, insect bites, etc. I recently inflamed a tendon in my wrist so badly through overwork that I could hardly use the wrist at all. I made an appointment with a good hand and shoulder doc I have seen before, but by the time my appointment came up to see him, the inflammation in my wrist was almost fully healed, by applying CBD salve to it several times daily. When I have inflamed muscles in my hand before, the hand specialist would give me a steroid shot in the affected area. That would bring the inflammation down so the area could heal. This time, no steroid shot was necessary, thanks to CBD salve!

[PNW_Steve]

keepmotoring wrote:
azdryheat, you are very misinformed.

Very......