Cannabis dog research has come a long way, and every day we learn more about how this plant can help our dogs.
Dr. Narda Robinson has been involved with cannabis and CBD in dogs since Colorado State University first started looking into it. In this episode she talks about her first time going to a grower operation, why cannabinoids have an effect in the body, and the differences in how THC and CBD work.
She also discusses some of the nuances of dosing, and the different situations where a cannabis product can be useful (and it’s not just cancer!).
This is Part 1 of our long interview with Dr. Narda.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Show:
- Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital: https://vetmedbiosci.colostate.edu/vth/
- Raphael Mechoulam’s cannabinoid research: https://cannabinoids.huji.ac.il/people/raphael-mechoulam
Related Links:
- Cannabis in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Review podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/supplements/cannabis-in-veterinary-medicine-a-critical-review-dr-trina-hazzah-deep-dive/
- CBD for Dogs with Cancer article - https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/supplements/cbd-for-dogs-with-cancer/
- Acupuncture for Dog Cancer podcast episode - https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/diet-and-lifestyle/acupuncture-for-dog-cancer-dr-narda-robinson/
About Today’s Guest, Dr. Narda Robinson:
Narda G. Robinson, DO, DVM, MS, FAAMA, is a leading authority on scientific integrative medicine from a One Health perspective. She served as faculty at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1997-2016) and currently leads CURACORE VET and CURACORE MED as founder and CEO. A prominent influencer on scientific integrative medicine in both veterinary and human medicine, Dr. Robinson has cultivated her expertise for over 20 years of teaching, practicing, and research. She directs onsite and online programs on medical acupuncture, medical massage, photomedicine, botanical therapy, and integrative rehabilitation. In June 2022, she founded the organization, SIVMA, i.e., the Scientific Integrative Veterinary Medical Association, to expand learning and research opportunities for practitioners across the globe.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctornarda/
0:00 Start
1:54 Start of CBD Studies at Colorado State
11:05 What Cannabis Brings to the Table
15:41 THC Toxicity and Benefits
19:17 Endocannabinoid System
22:31 How CBD Works
24:06 Benefits of Full Spectrum and Customization
29:46 One Health and Epilepsy Research
32:40 Anti-inflammatory Options
