Medical marijuana oil used to treat abused Harvey Co. dog: he was shot at least six times, with bullets still in his shoulder, back and nose...since they started Samson on the CBD oil Sunday, they've cut pain medications back, his spirits are higher, he's happy and wants to be around people.

Wichita, Kan. -

An unusual and controversial treatment is being used to help a dog shot several times. Last Tuesday, a farmer's wife found the dog in one of it's fields in Harvey County.

The dog, named Samson, eventually came under the care of K9 Karma Animal Advocates in Wichita.

Despite the time that has passed, the wounds on Samson are still visible.

"He's my toughest case ever," said Jessica Sherwood with K9 Karma. "I've never seen a dog this bad still alive.

Sherwood took Samson into her home to help him recover.

She says he was shot at least six times, with bullets still in his shoulder, back and nose. He was shot in the right eye and lost his vision.

There are even visible wounds on his tongue that Sherwood says are from a bullet.

Samson has come a long way since he was found last week. Before he dragged his back legs, was uncomfortable and anxious. Now he's shown he can stand with assistance.

"He's doing really good. We are eating well, drinking well, going potty. Feeling definitely better," said Sherwood.

Sherwood credits his surprisingly fast recovery to CBD Oil or medical marijuana oil. CBD or cannabidiol is a substance extracted from the marijuana plant.

"Nothing in it is going to make a person or a dog actually high," said Sarah Samuels, Founder of Paleo Pets.

Samuels started Paleo Pets in March. In April, the Wichita based company started to make and sell the oil.

She says the blend has significantly less THC than legal amount of 1 percent. She's not surprised Samson is reacting the way he is.

"I love being able to see it unfold, not just through research we see online, but actually being able to see it with my own eyes," said Samuels.

Sherwood says since they started Samson on the CBD oil Sunday, they've cut pain medications back, his spirits are higher, he's happy and wants to be around people.

"I never thought this dog would be playing within a week and a half of saving him.">

And in time, Sherwood says every doctor they've talked to is optimistic Samson will walk again.

That's good news for the thousands of people who have emailed Sherwood expressing interest to adopt Samson.

Samson still has several surgeries before he can be adopted. Tuesday his eye will be removed. Doctors will also try to remove one or two of the bullets.

Detectives plan to use one of the bullets to help in their investigation to figure out who shot Samson.

K9 Karma is paying for the medical bills through donations. If you want to donate, click here: http://ift.tt/1WtygB5.

For Paleo Pets Facebook page, click here. http://ift.tt/1ffHBdR.

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