Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cat with chronic joint pain treated with CBD and THC oil
By E. Gutierre et al.·Published in Veterinary Medicine and Science·2023·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: A case report of CBD and THC as analgesic therapy in a cat with chronic osteoarthritic pain
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Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male mixed breed cat was experiencing chronic pain due to arthritis, which was confirmed through a pain assessment. The veterinarian recommended a cannabis oil treatment containing CBD and THC for 30 days. After the treatment, the cat showed a significant improvement in pain levels, with a reduction of over 50% on the pain scale. Although the medication could potentially raise liver enzyme levels, the overall outcome was positive for both the cat and its owner.
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Abstract
Abstract A 10‐year‐old mixed breed male cat presented with clinical signs related to chronic orthopaedic pain. Upon physical examination, pain was noted, based on the feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI). An analgesic treatment with a full spectrum cannabis oil (1.8% CBD and 0.8% THC) was proposed for 30 days (0,5 mg/kg based on CBD). The FMPI scale score decreased more than 50%. This case reported a satisfactory outcome for the patient and the owner, although this medication could increase ALT. Given the paucity of literature published to date on the treatment of veterinary species with cannabis‐based medications, further clinical and pharmacokinetic studies are necessary to study the safety and efficacy of its use.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Semantic Scholar: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/37002652