CBD For Dogs And Their Benefits

Disclaimer: This is a partnered post. Traditional and home remedy types of medications have gained popularity in recent times. This is mainly due to the side effects of prescription drugs. A drug that is meant to be a cure for a disease sometimes becomes the reason for some other discomfort.

Hence people shift towards dietary supplements and herbal remedies, which have been used by people for centuries. This does not limit just to human beings. Dogs and other pets too undergo various illnesses in their lifetime. They could be mild discomforts to severe failures in organs and organ systems.

Veterinarian diseases have been researched well now, and a lot of scientifically approved medications are available for almost all types of diseases. But side effects are the inevitable components that tag along with these drugs.

In this article, we shall see one such remedy, called Cannabidiol, for the treatment of many such dreaded diseases in dogs. We will try to establish what CBD is, its effects on a dog’s body, the risks it poses, and the right dosing.

Cannabidiol

CBD is a compound that has gained tremendous popularity in recent times, as a medicine, for both humans and animals. It stands short for Cannabidiol and is derived from a plant called Cannabis sativa, more specifically, a particular strain of Cannabis sativa, called Hemp.

Wait a second. Pot? No. We are not suggesting pot as a remedy for any disease. When we say hemp or Cannabidiol, we are talking about the non-psychoactive component of hemp. CBD does not induce neurotoxicity (or “high” as it is commonly called) in dogs.

What induces neurotoxicity is THC. Short for Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC is the compound that has psychoactive properties. You must know the differences between these two compounds so that you have a clear idea about what you are about to feed your little furry friend.

What forms is Cannabidiol available in?

For dogs, you get Cannabidiol in the form of oils and tinctures. This is perhaps the best way to introduce this compound in your pet as you can be sure about the dosage.

Clear-cut explanation about this can be found on online resources. You get them in the form of treats as well. Dog biscuits are combined with CBD in this case. You may choose to use this method if your dog refuses to consume the oil directly.

Benefits of Cannabidiol

When CBD enters the body, it finds its way to the nervous system via the bloodstream. Once there, it has the ability to interact with the nerves and help them calm down. This helps ease out the pain caused during injuries, diseases, and surgeries.

It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammations in almost any part of the body can be cured with the help of Cannabidiol. And lastly, it can also reverse the side effects of prescription drugs. A few of the most dreaded illnesses CBD helps tackle are listed below:

Cancer

Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases one could encounter in his lifetime. Cannabidiol has proven to be highly beneficial in helping treat cancer. Cancer causes immense pain because of the swellings and tumors.

Also, radiation therapy can cause side effects. CBD can help ease the pains during cancer and its treatment. It also has the ability to destroy cancerous cells, preventing the tumor from spreading any further.

Seizures

CBD can help minimize seizures as it has the ability to calm the nerves. Seizures can occur due to various reasons. Whatever they may be, Cannabidiol helps control these conditions by interacting with the nervous system.

Arthritis

Studies say over 25% dogs are diagnosed with arthritis. Severe pain and inflammation in joints and bones is experienced by dogs that have arthritis. CBD can help reduce the inflammation. Also, it can relieve our canine friend from the joint pains.

Dysplasia

This is a condition that affects the hips and limbs of dogs. It causes inflammation in the joints that results in tremendous pain and difficulty to move around. As this is a disease associated with inflammation, CBD can help relieve the stress caused due to the burning sensation.

This list in no way is an exhaustive one. To know more about the benefits of CBD, check the article in the link provided: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6338022/

Cannabidiol and Risks

CBD is considered as totally safe for consumption when it comes to dogs. It does not have any of the toxins associated with THC hence there is no worries about the recreational effects of marijuana.

But always consult your vet before giving your dog a CBD dose. Because when an informed dosing is followed, CBD could possibly be the best remedy you could give your dog.