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Hemp & CBD

Seizures and Fits



Epilepsy is a common disease in dogs, less so in cats
Does Hemp and CBD help with Seizures (Fits) in Pets and People?
I will show you some studies and evidence of improved seizure control.

The response does tend to be somewhat variable with some patients responding extremely well but others not so great a response.

Seizures are a serious condition and you should always consult your veterinary surgeon and have her refer you to an experienced holistic veterinarian

References
Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Epilepsy - Humans

Encouraging results with epilepsy -Dogs
The veterinary team behind the ongoing clinical trial has found that 89% of dogs who received cannabidiol had a reduction in frequency of seizures.
References:
Mechoulam R, Parker LA. The endocannabinoid system and the brain. Anne Rev Psychol.
2013;64:21-47.
Jones NA, Hill AJ, Bevan SA, et al. Cannabidiol displays antiepileptiform and antiseziure
properties in vitro and in vivo. J Pharmacy Exp there. 2010 Feb;332(2):569-77.
Devinsky O, Marsh E, Friedman D et al. Cannabidiol in patients with treatment-resistant
epilepsy: an open-label interventional trial. Lancet Neurol. 2016 Mar;15(3):270-278.
Sulak D, Santo R, Goldstein B. The current status of artisinal cannabis for the treatment of
epilepsy in the United States. Epilepsy Behav, May 2017, 70(Pt B), 328-333.
Perucca E. Cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy: hard evidence at last? J Epilepsy Res.
2017 Dec; 7(2): 61-76.
Klots KA, Grob D, Hirsch M, et al. Efficacy and tolerance of synthetic cannabidiol for treatment
of drug resistant epilepsy. Front Neurol. 2019; 10: 1313.
Gaston TE, Friedman D. Pharmacology of cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy. Epilepsy &
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