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Marijuana-Devoted Pets: Astonishing Reasons for the Rising Trend

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  1. Marijuana-Devoted Pets: Astonishing Reasons for the Rising Trend
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Is your pooch suffering from separation anxiety? Or is arthritis turning your furry feline friend into one grumpy cat? Cannabidiol oils or also known as CBD might just do the trick in easing their rough mood and detrimental health issues. CBD oils are medicinal products derived from marijuana; their primary purpose is to alleviate pain and stress. Now, it is not only a commodity applicable to humans but to pets as well.

CBD (Cannabidiol) Oils Working Wonders for Pets’ Health

What exactly is CBD oil?

Cannabidiol, also known as CBD, is one of the most common cannabinoids found in a cannabis plant. Hemp and marijuana are the two kinds of cannabis sativa plants, which create cannabinoids.

It is important to note that marijuana usually refers to plants that contain high concentrations of THC. THC is a compound in cannabis that can cause mind-altering effects and the ‘high.’ On the other hand, hemp is commonly cultivated for fabrics, and personal beauty and healthcare products. It contains high amounts of CBD but does not contain psychotropic properties.

If you, as a cautious pet owner, are afraid of giving a dose to your furry friend because it might get ‘high,’ there is no need to fret. CBD oils for pets are not capable of causing that. Because it is non-psychotropic, it does not draw out euphoria that is usually caused by cannabinoids. It also must contain less than 0.3% THC in order for it to be considered legal.

Why does it still need further research?

a cannabis flower used to make a cbd oil medicine for petsDespite the CBDs’ potential in curing these diseases that may ail your beloved furry companions, there is still much to know and learn about it. This is because most of it is purely based on anecdotal evidence.

According to Dr. Stephanie McGrath, who is a veterinary neurologist in Colorado State University, ‘Generally speaking, the science supporting CBD use in veterinary medicine is lacking. There is abundant anecdotal evidence, but very few, if any, well-executed research studies.’

Additionally, there is also the ongoing debate regarding the proper dosage of CBD for pets and its possible side effects. There are still many unforeseeable risks to take and boundless knowledge to uncover about CBD that will hopefully prove to be helpful for curing different pet’s health issues.

What are CBD oils for pets for?

a vet giving a cbd oil medicine to a dogCBD oils have tons of uses to treat humans. It can be a promising therapy for epilepsy, ADHD, diabetes, and many more diseases that were thought to be incurable. It is good news that its utility extends as a treatment to pets’ health problems. Despite the fact that it requires more research and information, pet owners still put their trust in it to cure their pets’ illnesses. CBD oils for pets are used on pets who are afflicted with these health problems:

  • Anxiety

CBD oils can be used on pets that are often struck with separation anxiety, which is a prevalent mental illness that animals tend to have, or anxiety in general. There has been research conducted on the effectivity of CBD oils in treating a wide range of neuropsychiatric disorders, which include anxiety. If any of your pets are experiencing anxiety-related health issues, then it might be helpful to keep in mind CBD oils for pets.

  • Epilepsy and Seizures

Applying CBD oils for dogs or cats with epilepsy can be helpful in alleviating their sickness. In a preliminary in-vitro study concerning CBD, it was known that it has an anticonvulsant effect. Further studies are still needed to be done in order to fully utilise CBD oils in curing epilepsy and seizures on animals. However, this gives a ray of light for pet owners who remain hopeful in finding a cure for their dogs or cats that are prone to experiencing epilepsy and seizures.

  • Cancer

It is one of the reasons why CBD oils are made. CBD shows that it can help alleviate the symptoms of cancer and the plausible side effects that chemotherapy can cause. Research has proven that it can relieve one from feeling nauseous and stop one from vomiting. It can also aid in building back the appetite loss due to chemotherapy. Plus, CBD is also showing a hopeful sign in stumping tumors from developing and spreading.

What to look for in a CBD oil for pets

It is always important to be keen when it comes to choosing the right pet medicine and the components it contains. If you are considering buying pet health CBD, then you must take note of this short and simple checklist:

  • Watch out for pesticides

Always be keen on the ingredients making up the CBD oil. Some might contain harmful mixtures of pesticides and solvents. This can be toxic once administered to your pet and might put their health in more danger. It is preferable that you choose organic CBD oils for dogs or cats because it is much safer since it does not contain pesticides and other toxic chemicals.

  • Check for proof

It was mentioned earlier that in order for CBD oil to be considered legal, it must contain 0.3% THC. This is the next step that you must keep in mind. The CBD oil manufacturer needs to show the certificate that provides you with the amount of CBD and THC that the product contains.

  • Quality over price

Some CBD might be costly than the others, whilst some are cheaper than the rest. Always make sure to check what the CBD oil is made up despite its cheapness or expansiveness. It is important to keep in mind that regardless of the price, the quality is more important.

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