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Will you do anything to keep your dog healthy and happy?
Do you delight in buying your furry friend toys and treats that bring them joy?
Do you view your dog as one of your kids...or maybe your only kid?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we have something in common. Our team Medterra feels the very same way! And we think that CBD could benefit your pet in all the same ways it benefits you.
In this article we’ll take a look at why CBD could become your best friend’s other best friend.
Dog owners the world over are turning to CBD as a way to keep their furry friends happy, healthy, and calm. Here’s how CBD for dogs works.
Giving your dog CBD capsules, for example, would probably be messy and impractical — if it were possible at all.
CBD drops and CBD chews are both much better choices. As always, the best CBD product is the one that makes it easy for you (and your pet!) to take it consistently.
- Can pets take CBD?
- Your pet’s endocannabinoid system
- All about hemp oil
- Why oils and chews are best
- How to give your dog CBD
Can pets take CBD?
The short answer is yes: pets of all shapes and sizes can take CBD. That includes horses, ponies, gerbils, cats, and dogs. All of these creatures have an endocannabinoid system, which means that CBD is likely to have some sort of impact on their health — usually a favorable one! [1]
Dog owners the world over are turning to CBD as a way to keep their furry friends happy, healthy, and calm. Here’s how CBD for dogs works.
Your pet’s endocannabinoid system
As we mentioned above, dogs are among the many animals that have a full-body-balancing endocannabinoid system. In simple terms, CBD seems to have the same beneficial effects in dogs that it has in humans. “Every animal with a spinal column also has an endocannabinoid system, so it stands to reason that cannabis can help many species,” confirms retired veterinarian Liz Hughston. [6]All about hemp oil
CBD’s rising popularity means that many pet owners are wondering about the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil. While both oils come from the hemp plant, hemp oil and CBD oil couldn’t be much farther apart. The difference lies in their sources. Hemp oil contains beneficial fatty acids derived from hemp seeds, while CBD oil contains cannabinoids extracted from hemp’s resinous flowers. Hemp oil may help your pet feel better in indirect ways, but only CBD oil directly activates your dog’s endocannabinoid system and provides quick benefits. The quality of the CBD oil you choose matters, too. Don’t give your dog oils that use grapeseed oil as their carrier oil. This oil can be very bad for dogs (and it’s not good for humans, either). [7]Why oils and chews are best
For obvious reasons, some CBD delivery methods are better for dogs than others.
Giving your dog CBD capsules, for example, would probably be messy and impractical — if it were possible at all.
CBD drops and CBD chews are both much better choices. As always, the best CBD product is the one that makes it easy for you (and your pet!) to take it consistently.
