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07-22-2014, 08:52 AM | #16 | |
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07-22-2014, 08:59 AM | #17 |
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| Some products of this sort are probably derived from hemp but with so little information about studies conducts concerning it's effect on animals it is concerning to me. Some products that are not harmful to cats can be harmful to cats as well as the other way around so the studies would need to be conducted on each species. Long term effects are what many manufactures, eager to get a product on the market, seem to avoid talking about. There is little to no regulation concerning what can be used in pet products so every owner needs to be careful to do their own in depth studies on the products they buy for their pets My personal experience with topical hemp products has been disappointing. I would have to see some really convincing product info before I gave it to one of my pets. Has anyone here actually used it to treat a pet for an extended period of time? |
07-22-2014, 09:35 AM | #18 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | For those who are interested, I just found some reviews (not on the Canna-pet, but on other forms of medical marijuana such as tinctures, edibles, etc. used for pets). I agree that it is still in the beginning stages, and I would be interested to hear other people's experiences. https://www.avma.org/news/javmanews/pages/130615a.aspx Dogs should be given medical marijuana too says one veterinarian who 'dosed' his own pooch | Mail Online Pot for pets? Cannabis now helping dogs and cats. These links are specific to Canna-Pet Canna-Pet? - The Medical Cannabis for Dogs and Cats Cannabis Helps Dogs and Cats
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07-22-2014, 10:41 AM | #19 |
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| I'd just offer a word of caution on anything new or little studied or with little history in the canine world. Lots of things sound and seem good at first but when there are long-term results and more studies with no long-term ill-effects on canines, then we can rest assured it not only helps them in the short term(sometimes that's all some are interested in with a dying dog, of course) doesn't also cause them additional problems over the long haul, particularly if there are other older medications that will do the same thing which has a history of long-term safety in the canine.
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07-22-2014, 06:23 PM | #20 |
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| I have heard they do drug testing on all dogs when they do a urine sample and report it, if it comes out positive. Would this show positive? If it would, I would be very cautious because you could have a lot of unwanted explaining to do, if so. |
07-22-2014, 06:40 PM | #21 |
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| Not a chance I would try this on my pups....nor myself.
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07-22-2014, 07:44 PM | #22 | |
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Been busy this week so haven't had time to chime in again until now, but since my last post, I've changed my mind about buying Canna-pet for all the reasons given by everyone - no study has been given to determine the long term effects and it would be irresponsible for me as an owner to use my Sophie as a guinea pig. I definitely should've done more r4search beforehand. At this point, I'd only feel comfortable buying it for a pet with a terminal illness. Appreciate the discussion this provoked though! Thanks to everyone for giving your thoughts on the subject.
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07-22-2014, 08:05 PM | #23 | |
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In terms of using this product, I have to agree with Jeanie's analogy to Xylitol. It's toxic to dogs, but considered safe in small quantities in some products. I would rather not risk it.
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07-22-2014, 08:25 PM | #24 |
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| I am all for alternative medicine and natural options. However, I do have personal experience with this product and can't recommend it to anyone. My Italian Greyhound has epilepsy - Medications have been tried and stopped because she couldn't handle them. I have actually had AMAZING results with her (as well with past dogs with arthritis, seizures, and pretty much everything Canna-pet claims to help with) using essential oils. Anyway - Back to Canna-pet. I haven't used it with a Yorkie, but I did try this product on my Italian Greyhound to see if it would help with her epilepsy. I heard other owned of epileptic dogs saying they liked it. My results was FAR from "side effect free" or positive. While she didn't have any seizures during the short time I was trying it, I can't really say the Canna-pet was responsible. It caused REALLY BAD ataxia (poor balance) to the point she could barely walk, even when I stopped it, it took her a couple weeks to get back to normal. During that period I had to keep her front legs vet wrapped at all times because she was knuckling over and scraping up her wrists really bad if she tried to walk. She couldn't get on or off furniture by herself. It was really hard to watch! It may not be as toxic to their system as straight marijuana, I think a lot more research and safety studies still need to be done on it. Now I will admit my dog is very sensitive, which is why traditional medications for epilepsy caused as many or more problems then they helped with and why my vet and I decided it was better to only use them on an as-needed basis, such as Valium when she has a seizure - so my result may not be typical, but again, my advice would be, why risk it? There are safer alternatives out there.
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07-23-2014, 06:59 AM | #25 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Very interesting. Cannabis can be so beneficial in many things, if/when used correctly. It's interesting they mention it's immunosuppressive (ie, for allergies)...I wonder if it'd really work to help enough for allergies....interesting. Rather pricey though.
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07-23-2014, 07:20 AM | #26 |
YT Graphic Artist Donating Member | This was interesting to me also. I have heard of this treatment (for humans) for things such as pain, nausea, glaucoma, anxiety, etc., but I have never heard of this treatment for allergies in any species. I'd like to know more, but it is still in the early stages, and I wouldn't be willing to try it without more information, some clinical trials, and others experiences, especially in small dogs.
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