Does CBD Have a Role in Managing Dog Cancer?

One dog in three will develop some form of cancer as they age. Could CBD help alleviate the suffering? How prevalent is dog cancer? In dogs over ten years of age, fifty percent will develop cancer, with large breed dogs at twice the risk of small breeds. Typically, cancer in humans is often due to the combination of a variety of factors. Some of these include genetic predisposition, alcohol consumption, exposure to environmental toxins, and a lack of exercise. But, what about canines? A study published in BMC Veterinary Research (2017), found that as with humans, the causes are wide and varied. Common probable causes include secondhand smoke, exposure to lawns treated with herbicides and insecticides, hormonal imbalances in spayed females, overexposure to UV sunlight, poor diet, and excess weight.1)Baioni, E., Scanziani, E., Vincenti, M. C., Leschiera, M., Bozzetta, E., Pezzolato, M., … Ru, G. (2017). Estimating canine cancer incidence: findings from a population-based tumour registry in northwestern Italy. BMC veterinary research, 13(1), 203. doi:10.1186/s12917-017-1126-0 jQuery(“#footnote_plugin_tooltip_7148_1”).tooltip({ tip: “#footnote_plugin_tooltip_text_7148_1”, tipClass: “footnote_tooltip”, effect: “fade”, fadeOutSpeed: 100, predelay: 400, position: “top right”, relative: true, offset: [10, 10] }); Importantly, the study noted that purebred dogs exhibit higher rates of cancer, something thought to be related to genetics. Researchers found that, “the incidence rate was 804 per 100,000 dog-years for malignant tumors and 897 per 100,000 dog-years for benign tumors.” What are the Most Common Treatments for Canine Cancer? The three established treatment options for dog cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. All three…

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