Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cannabidiol hemp oil effects on dog skin allergy itching
By Mogi, Chie et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Department of Animal Health Technology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Effects of cannabidiol without delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on canine atopic dermatitis: A retrospective assessment of 8 cases.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Eight dogs with atopic dermatitis (a skin condition causing itching and inflammation) were given a hemp oil supplement containing cannabidiol (CBD) without THC to see if it could help reduce their symptoms. The dogs were already receiving other medications, and the CBD was added to their treatment plan. The results showed that the CBD was well-tolerated and helped decrease itching when given twice a day. This suggests that CBD could be a useful addition for managing itching in dogs with this skin condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We aimed to examine the effects of cannabidiol (CBD)-containing hemp oil without delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as a supplemental treatment for canine atopic dermatitis (CAD), as well as its adverse effects, and effects on concurrent drug use in dogs. ANIMAL: In this retrospective case series, 8 dogs with CAD were diagnosed by veterinary dermatologists certified by the Japanese Society of Veterinary Dermatology. PROCEDURE: The medical records of dogs supplemented with CBD-containing hemp oil were evaluated with respect to signalment, physical examination, plasma C-reactive protein concentrations, pharmacologic management, the CAD Extent and Severity Index (4th iteration), and the Pruritus Visual Analog Scale. RESULTS: Overall, CBD, used as a supplement in combination with other drugs, was well-tolerated over a wide dose range and decreased the occurrence of pruritus in dogs with CAD when ingested twice a day. CONCLUSION: This study provides the first report of supplementation with CBD without THC that was effective in controlling pruritic behavior in dogs with CAD. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Further controlled studies are required to investigate the dose range, efficacy, and safety.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35368394/