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p5eudo_nimh t1_ixs3j1v wrote

Some veterinarians are suggesting it for dogs with seizure conditions. It seemed to drastically reduce seizures for a family dog in the last few years. From 2 or 3 a day to once or twice a month.

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hochizo t1_ixtabp5 wrote

1000% anecdotal, but my dog developed seizures in the last 18 months. Despite treatment, they were increasing in frequency, to the point that she had 8 seizures in the month of August. We asked the vet about CBD, they said "it can't hurt," so we bought a vial and have been giving her 2 doses a day. She's had one seizure since she started it almost 3 months ago. To go from 8/month to 1 over 3 months is honestly remarkable.

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TDP_Equinox t1_ixts98n wrote

I'm considering this for my dog as well. Has been having seizures since September, last week he had a 1.5 hour long seizure as we drove him to the nearest animal hospital.

The meds are helping, but he does have breakthroughs.

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northcoastroast t1_ixshs61 wrote

I have a small Pomeranian that has seizures that last for 10 to 20 minutes. I can squirt a tiny amount of CBD mixed with MCT oil into his mouth and he calms down within 2 to 3 minutes and has fewer side effects from a prolonged seizure.

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gart888 t1_ixslbin wrote

I have a dog that's had pretty severe epilepsy for the last 7 years. We've had her on 5 different epilepsy drugs, and eventually settled on a specific mix that seems to work well for her.

We considered CBD, but a medical dosage of it is insanely expensive compared to traditional drugs. This article (and the paper's abstract) doesn't mention the doses used in this study.

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buzzkapow t1_ixswsai wrote

If you live in a legal state, or Canada, go buy CBD oil from a dispensary. CBD oil is CBD oil.

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gart888 t1_ixtb6jj wrote

How much does it cost there?

CBD oil typically costs $0.10 per mg doesn’t it?

Medicinal doses are about 2 mg per pound, twice per day. So for your 70 pound dog that’s a cool $800 a month. Too much money for us.

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Bass-ape t1_ixtvi99 wrote

You can buy pure CBD crystals on many online stores for 10 dollars a gram or less. I do this and make my own oils for my dog and it makes it incredibly affordable.

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