DVM360: When and why: The CBD debate
Two notable studies are those conducted by Colorado State University (CSU) and Cornell University. The study conducted by CSU involved the use of CBD to treat canine epilepsy.
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MSN: Cannabis treatment for sick dogs lags behind US, but Colorado expert urges caution
"A human will know to stop after one gummy bear, but a dog will eat as much as they can, and then they come in with a range of systems from mildly impaired to unconscious and barely able to breathe. For the most part, they recover pretty well." -Dr. Tim Hackett
DVM360: Silencing your inner critic
There’s no doubt that the veterinary profession has its share of mental challenges. Most of us feel the strain at least occasionally, if not regularly.
People Magazine: Nearly Paralyzed French Bulldog Walking Again Thanks to New Surgery and a Little Bit of Luck
"Bart was exactly the perfect patient," said Bart's surgeon Lisa Bartner, a faculty neurologist at the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Herniated discs are very common in French bulldogs and other breeds with short legs and long backs.
Neurology clinical trial seeks paralyzed dogs for minimally invasive spinal surgery
Two Colorado State University veterinarians are seeking dogs for pilot study of a novel spinal surgery to improve the success of the procedure, minimize post-operative discomfort, and decrease complications for paralyzed dogs.
Medical Xpress: CBD shows promise for fighting aggressive brain cancer
"Our work shows that CBD has the potential to provide an effective, synergistic glioblastoma therapy option and that it should continue to be vigorously studied," said Chase Gross, a student in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Science program at CSU.
Today's Veterinary Business: CBD 101
Today’s Veterinary Business spoke with two experts at the forefront of CBD knowledge in the veterinary world: Stephanie McGrath, DVM, Ph.D., CSU assistant professor of neurology and Gail Golab, DVM, Ph.D., MANZCVS, DACAW, chief veterinary officer at the American Veterinary Medical Association.
A tangled web: Teasing out the effects of CBD on canine seizures
CSU researchers are evaluating the effect of CBD in the treatment of idiopathic epilepsy, osteoarthritis, and certain types of cancers, and are currently enrolling dogs in a CBD-for-epilepsy clinical trial.
CBS4: Wolf-Dog Hybrid Skye Recovering After Life Saving Surgery
VIDEO: Skye had emergency surgery at Colorado State University on Wednesday. By Friday, Skye was already feeling better. "You see them start to come back to life, that’s when it’s all worth it,” said Dr. Valerie Johnson.
Country Music Television: Tanya Tucker Adopts Animal Rescue as Her Platform
"The other place that I’ve recently become involved with is 'Colorado State University of Veterinary Medicine' in Fort Collins. I happened to be there visiting friends on the way to California and my dog Kona, my Golden Retriever, would have died, because he had cancer in his heart. But they took him in and saved his life." -Tanya Tucker