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The Seattle Times: How veterinarians are curing animals with cannabis
“People are very interested in alternative therapies that work better” and have fewer side effects, said Dr. Stephanie McGrath, a veterinary neurologist at Colorado State University who studies medical cannabis and is on the scientific advisory board of Panacea Life Sciences, a CBD product manufacturer.
New York Times: Mammals With the Munchies: Curing Animals With Cannabis
“People are very interested in alternative therapies that work better” and have fewer side effects, said Dr. Stephanie McGrath, a veterinary neurologist at Colorado State University who studies medical cannabis and is on the scientific advisory board of Panacea Life Sciences, a CBD product manufacturer. “We really should be funneling dollars to support research so we can get a better understanding of how we should be using this medication,” she added.
Tabby Triumph: Mozart’s inspirational journey from paralysis to prancing
Mozart was diagnosed with a round-cell tumor on his T5 vertebrae, paralyzing the once sprightly cat. Mozart's journey toward recovery was a collaborative symphony, with Urgent Care, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, and Rehabilitation.
The Washington Post: Cats and dogs get dementia. Here’s how to spot signs and support pets.
“We all know that Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias are among the most common conditions humans can encounter as they age,” said Stephanie McGrath, associate professor of neurology at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. “What people don’t realize is that our pets — dogs and cats — can get it, too, and it’s probably also very common.”
New MRI advances CSU’s diagnostic imaging capabilities
"The technological advances mean that the new images are much better in detail. We can also run different types of sequences, which allow us to gain more information about any conditions we may find.” -Dr. Camilla Cooper, associate professor of neurology
Knowable Magazine: Inside the brains of aging dogs
Veterinary neurologist Stephanie McGrath at Colorado State University performs MRI scans on participants in the Dog Aging Project, looking for features that may connect brain shrinkage and other physical changes to dementia in older dogs. Most exciting, she says, is that her work suggests MRI might one day be used as an early detection tool.
Daily Kos: Appreciation for great veterinary care at CSU
"The CSU Veterinary Hospital is a teaching hospital. I cannot say enough about the staff and the students there. First and foremost, they know their stuff. Secondly, they were excellent at communicating with us and making sure we understood what was going on with Charlie and what exactly to expect. Thirdly and most importantly, they are caring and compassionate!" -Larry Lagarto, client
Collegian: Cannabis for our furry friends: CBD treatment in pets
Stephanie McGrath, associate professor in neurology and neurosurgery at Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, is looking into CBD treatments for dogs with chronic pain: arthritis in older dogs, anxiety and separation anxiety, epilepsy, dementia and brain cancer.
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.
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