Does CBD help dogs with epilepsy? Can CBD oil help dogs with epilepsy and seizures? Anecdotal evidence suggests maybe — CBD oil may offer a treatment alternative for several illnesses, including canine epilepsy, but no in-depth studies have verified these claims. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an extract of the cannabis plant (marijuana).
Can CBD oil make seizures worse in dogs? Certainly, no one wants a “high” dog. CBD helps to manage pain, calm and soothe like THC but doesn’t come with any of the negative THC side effects. This 2019 study showed that 89% of dogs who were treated with CBD oil had a reduced frequency of seizures without any adverse side effects!
How much CBD oil Can you give a dog for seizures? Studies on using CBD for dogs with arthritis or seizures generally use a dose between 2-8 mg/kg, with most papers erring on the lower side of that estimate (roughly 1-2 milligrams per pound of body weight), twice daily.
What CBD is good for epilepsy? Currently, a prescription drug CBD called Epidolex is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Lennox-Gastaut and Dravet syndromes, two rare forms of epilepsy. It’s also FDA-approved to treat seizures caused by the genetic disorder tuberous sclerosis complex.