Does your pet suffer from any maladies? CBD could help treat them!

Take a look at these common pet maladies that your furry friend could suffer from and the ways in which CBD could help treat them.

Will CBD Make My Pet High?

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a chemical compound found in cannabis and hemp plants. Although cannabis contains traces of CBD, CBD alone is non-psychoactive so it won’t make you high. CBD is legal to purchase in isolated forms. It has many potential therapeutic benefits for both humans and animals. CBD works by eliciting responses from the body by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Just like humans – mammals, birds, fish, and reptiles also have these cannabinoid receptors.

How can CBD help my pet?

CBD is beneficial in a handful of ways. Personally, I believe it’s most effective when treating anxiety or stress in dogs. When administering CBD to your pets, it usually takes a roughly 12-16 day period for it to take effect and help issues such as chronic muscle and joint pain. However, its ability to treat stress and anxiety takes effect once it’s been absorbed into your pet’s system. CBD is a powerful natural painkiller, anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, and anticonvulsant. This means that it helps control nausea and vomiting while also boosting appetite. In terms of its anticonvulsant abilities, CBD is one of the best treatments for animals that suffer from seizures, spasms, or tics.

Trying CBD for your pet

You may now want to try CBD as a treatment for your pet! Make sure to have a conversation with your vet before giving any kind of medication to your furry friend. The metabolism of many important medications can be affected by CBD, so it’s important to speak with your vet to make sure your pet would not be in any danger. You should start slowly and try your pet on a small dose. There are many CBD pet products that allow you to dose small – 1 mg of CBD per 10 lbs of body weight.

It is important to stay with your pet for 2-3 hours after giving them CBD to keep an eye on them. CBD is non-toxic but it’s always a good idea to monitor your pet after adding something new to their diet.

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