Full spectrum cannabidiol-rich extract reduced propofol dosage required for anesthetic induction in dogs-a pilot study.

Introduction: Cannabinoids show great therapeutic potential, but their effect on anesthesia still remains unclear. Use of chronic recreational Cannabis in humans undergoing anesthetic procedures tends to require a higher dose when compared to non-users. On the other hand, studies on rodents and dogs have shown that cannabinoid agonists may potentiate certain anesthetics.