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My friends dog had inoperable stomach cancer and has about a month according to the vet. I want to help ease her pain with cannabinoids but im not sure if I should use RSO or Broad Spectrum CBD . Does anyone have experience in this situation or know of any good resources?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I’ve only given full spectrum cbd. At high doses, the dog will spend most time sleeping. For dying dogs, it will relax them enough to pass away peacefully.
Thanks this was very helpful.
I’m sorry to hear about your friend’s dog. When it comes to choosing between RSO and Broad Spectrum CBD, it’s important to consider the specific needs of the dog and their individual response to cannabinoids. RSO is a high-THC cannabis oil that is often used for its potential anti-cancer properties, but it can also produce psychoactive effects and may not be suitable for all pets.
Broad Spectrum CBD, on the other hand, contains a variety of cannabinoids and terpenes without the psychoactive effects of THC. It may have potential anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects that could help ease the dog’s symptoms.
It’s important to talk to a veterinarian experienced in cannabinoid therapy for pets before giving any cannabinoids to a pet with cancer. They can help you determine the most appropriate dosage and form of cannabinoids to use, based on the dog’s individual needs and medical history.
Vet here - cannabis alone isn’t adequate pain relief for terminal cancer.
FS CBD Oil at 2-4mg/kg is probably helpful but a drop in the ocean.
THC is highly and unpredictably sedating in dogs in a way it is not in people so shouldn’t be used without supervision from an experienced cannabis vet.
Stomach cancer is rarely “inoperable” unless it has already metastasised.
There are plenty of better painkillers and other meds are also indicated as well.
I’d suggest returning to your vet for more advice on pain management and palliative care, and either a referral for more specialist palliative/oncologic veterinary advice or a second opinion +/- more tests unless this has already been done rather than looking for advice from random strangers on the internet who cannot even assess your dog.
Hey, sorry to hear that. 2 of my dogs died of cancer in the past year.
From my experience try to keep your dog in a cool temperature it helps them feel more comfortable.