Studies on CBD for Canine Epilepsy with Dr. Stephanie McGrath on Your Natural Dog Podcast
Cannabis-based therapies have been used for centuries for various medicinal purposes. As awareness of the benefits of cannabis therapy is increasing among veterinarians and pet owners, research is still catching up on the benefits, possible side effects, and overall efficacy and safety of cannabis-based therapy for pets. In this episode of Your Natural Dog with Angela Ardolino, we’re joined by Dr. Stephanie McGrath, veterinary neurologist and leading the pack in veterinary CBD research, with cutting-edge clinical trials and groundbreaking discoveries about dogs with epilepsy and other neurological diseases.
Episode Recap:
- First Study on CBD for Dogs with Seizures
- Impact of Conventional Pharmaceuticals and Treatments
- History of Cannabis Medicine
- Clinical Studies on CBD
- CBD for Dogs with Epilepsy
- Helping Dogs with CBD
- Dosing CBD for Seizures
- Safety of CBD for Dogs
Episode Resources:
- Dr. McGrath’s First CBD Pilot Study
- Dr. McGrath’s Dosing Study on CBD for Intractable Epilepsy
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Dr. Stephanie McGrath
Dr. Stephanie McGrath is Associate Professor, Neurology at Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University and the leader in the field of veterinary CBD research. After multiple years on the clinic floor at the CSU James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, McGrath got to know a trend in canine epilepsy and seizures. Knowing the medications prescribed to these animals with epilepsy were causing negative side effects and dogs were still having seizures- she set out to find something better.
After the first cannabis drug was approved for human epilepsy in 2018, she needed to explore it’s potential for dogs. Dr. McGrath launched her first cannabis study in 2016 with 16 dogs who had epilepsy. After 89% of dogs who received CBD in the trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures, he needed to do more. Then, she launched her bigger study in 2018 with 60 dogs with epilepsy which is going to be complete in the next few weeks.