Efficacy and tolerability of full spectrum hemp oil in dogs living with pain in common household settings

Lameness and restricted mobility are a significant concern in companion animals experiencing chronic pain, inflammation, or age-related pathologies. The growing awareness of health risks and side effects associated with the long-term use of prescription analgesics requires different management strat...

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Published in:Frontiers in veterinary science 2024-07, Vol.11, p.1384168
Main Authors: Panda, Chinmayee, Rathinasabapathy, Thirumurugan, Metzger, Brandon, Dodson, Sheila, Hanson, Dirk, Griffiths, Jody, Komarnytsky, Slavko
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Language:English
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bioactive components
botanical
dietary supplement
hemp oil
inflammation
whole food
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Summary:Lameness and restricted mobility are a significant concern in companion animals experiencing chronic pain, inflammation, or age-related pathologies. The growing awareness of health risks and side effects associated with the long-term use of prescription analgesics requires different management strategies to address these issues. In this study, we conducted a crossover evaluation of the effect of full spectrum hemp oil dosed orally at 2 mg/kg BID phytocannabinoids for 8 weeks in dogs (  = 37) living with pain in common household settings. Owner-reported canine pain, home activity, accelerometer-based activity, walkway-based gait, and tolerability were assessed at each phase of the study. Secondary endpoints included changes in blood biochemistry, liver enzymes, inflammatory biomarkers, and plasma metabolites. The intervention was positively associated with a decrease in pain scores (-46.2%,  = 0.0016), increased ability to walk up and down the stairs (10.6-14.7%,  
ISSN:2297-1769
2297-1769
DOI:10.3389/fvets.2024.1384168