Candid Summaries on CBD Studies

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Dogs treated with CBD had a significant reduction in seizure frequency, compared with the placebo group 
• No adverse behavioral effects were reported by owners 
• CBD had no reported proconvulsive effects
• Side effects like somnolence, loss of appetite, and diarrhea were not reported in the present study

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Epilepsy causes anxiety, fear, cognitive impairment and reduces life expectancy in dogs
• Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological condition among dogs 
• CBD treatment is in the top 3 of highest potential positive impact on epilepsy management in dogs, among nondrug therapies
• 77% of responders reported that CBD had a positive impact in controlling epilepsy

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• CBD oil treatment showed a favorable safety and adverse event profile
• There was a 36.5% reduction in motor seizures frequency over the treatment period and a reduction of 35.5% in seizures of all types
• For motor seizures, 39% of patients had a reduction of 50% or more, 21% of 70% or more and 9% had a reduction of 90% or more
• For all seizure types, 37% of patients had a reduction of 50% or more, 22% of 70% or more, and 8% had a reduction of 90% or more
• Most patients who achieved seizure freedom or a reduction of 90% had never experienced a previous antiepileptic drug regimen that was as efficacious as CBD oil