CANABIDIOL USO NA MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA - REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35172/rvz.2025.v32.1646

Keywords:

Analgesia, Cannabis sativa, Marijuana, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

Abstract

Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a plant with many varieties. Sativa and Indica are the most well-known and used. The compounds extracted from this plant, especially cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), have been consistently used in research with therapeutic purposes for humans and animals. The compound in veterinary medicine is already used as an adjunct for chronic pain in rats, dogs, and horses, although with doses not yet elucidated. The medication brings comfort to animals, but especially in high doses, it can cause adverse effects. The present study aimed to compile the latest updates on the use of Cannabidiol in veterinary medicine through a literature review. It was observed that there was some difficulty in finding Brazilian articles on the subject, possibly due to the restrictions found in Brazilian legislation. From the results found, it was concluded that cannabis-based compounds are effective in the treatment of chronic conditions through analgesia, both in isolated use and when associated with other medications. Caution is necessary, especially with elderly patients who are prone to liver and kidney alterations.

Author Biographies

Michelle Ferraz

https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1088-9570

Ariane Moraes

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6784-9515

Gabriel Pereira Tavares

Orcid 0009-0003-3158-9823

Rochelle Gorczak, UniRitter

UniRitter

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Published

2025-06-02

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Marques Ungaretti G, Ferraz M, Moraes A, Pereira Tavares G, Gorczak R. CANABIDIOL USO NA MEDICINA VETERINÁRIA - REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA. RVZ [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 2 [cited 2025 Dec. 5];32:1-7. Available from: https://rvz.emnuvens.com.br/rvz/article/view/1646

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