Doobies for Dogs: Why Pet Owners Are Buying Weed
Veterinary Medical Foundation, believes that medical marijuana is reducing his 14-year-old Shih Tzu's seizures. His dog Leo's problem began five years ago following an attack by another dog. Leo (pictured above) sustained a broken jaw that was repaired after two surgeries, but probable brain trauma led to frequent seizures.
Richter, the owner and medical director of California-based Montclair Veterinary Hospital and Holistic Veterinary Care, at first put Leo on a traditional anti-seizure drug, but there was little improvement. As an integrative practice veterinarian, Richter also put Leo on a basic herbal formula. Again, the results were unremarkable. Richter has a card permitting his legal purchase of medical marijuana in California, so he got an idea.
"As soon as I started working with medical cannabis, I knew Leo was going to be one of my first patients," he told Seeker. "I began him on high CBD cannabis oil." (CBD stands for cannabidiol, an active component of cannabis, the plant source of marijuana.)
He reports that the results were dramatic. Leo went from suffering several seizures a week to only a few per month.
"Overall, Leo's seizures are not greatly impacting his quality of life and the cannabis oil is helping with his general body soreness as well," Richter said. "At the end of the day, he is still a 14-year-old dog and my goal is to promote and maintain his quality of life. The cannabis is helping me do this and allowing Leo's golden years to be lived in comfort."
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My son is hoping for legalization in our state for his chronic pain. 🐶