How Is CBD Oil For Dogs & Cats Beneficial? What Can CBD Oil Do For Your Pet?

Here are the most common reasons why pet owners are excited about CBD oil for dogs and cats:

1. Calms your pet & keeps them from being so anxious. It can help with stress, anxiety and hyperactivity. CBD oil targets the endocannabinoid system to help the body balance emotions. The endocannabinoid system is the same in all mammals. CBD hemp oil for dogs works to initiate chemical transmissions between receptors that help them feel calm in times of stress. Separation anxiety, general anxiety, phobias, fear of fireworks and thunder can be relieved with the correct dosage of CBD hemp oil.
2. It relieves chronic pain and inflammation. If you’re dog is suffering from arthritis or some other condition causing inflammation and pain, you’ll be happy to know that CBD oil naturally helps reduce inflammation in all parts of the body. The same endocannabinoid receptors that work together to relieve anxiety also target areas in the body experiencing pain due to inflammation, damaged nerves and injury.
3. Helps alleviate cancer symptoms. CBD and other substances found in hemp and cannabis have been found to have an anti-tumor effect. CBD has even been shown to stop cancer cells from growing and increased tumor cell death but don’t expect CBD oil to heal your dog from cancer. It can, however, help with nausea, increase appetite, reduce pain and stop seizures.
4. It is not psychoactive. It will NOT get your dog high due to having no THC.

Is There A Difference Between CBD Oil For Pets & Oils Used For Humans?

Many have taken an interested in CBD for their pet. However, confusion still arises as to what is best for our pets. Most often people take the approach that regular full-spectrum CBD oil used by people is OK for pets but is it?

The short answer is ‘no.’ Some human products contain ingredients and flavors not suitable for pets. Those with more than 0.01 THC should be avoided. “MLM groups” who sign up friends and family to market their products have figured they can just it’s good for pets too. But do they really know what they are selling?

Furthermore, when it comes to proper doses, there is even more confusion.

We often recommend pet owners to be careful of those who make medical claims. Also, don’t go by dosing information based on what others give their pets. There are many on social media posting general answers like, “I give my pup 2 drops in the morning.” But they never say if their dog is a 14-pound Pug or a 125-pound Doberman. They also don’t mention what mg of tincture they are using here. The specifics are important.

Paraphrasing, one University study recommended that ‘if your pet has never used CBD, start with a week-long “load dose” and back down by half week two and beyond. This works, however, don’t be one of the many people who start too low, don’t see the effect they were hoping for and then quit too soon. No pet is the same. So you may need to adjust a little up or down — but stay within the general guidelines and you’ll do well.

If you follow a dosing (or serving size) recommendation based on your pet’s weight, you will be off to a good start. In general, there is a good formula which states for the first week, if your pet has never had CBD, use 0.7 mg per kg of weight, 2 times daily. Then from week 2 and on, use 0.5 mg per kg of weight, also twice daily. Some people find CBD’s effect dissipates after 4-5 hours and wonder what to do then. We recommend CBD treats during the day to give your pet a little added boost.

Why King Kanine, Canna-Pet & Honest Paws Are Superior Products:

In short, they do not compromise on quality. Their top priority is providing the best product for your furry friend as much as possible. They take pet wellness seriously and even their customer service will reflect that desire to provide the smoothest experience possible.

What About Full Spectrum Claims?

There are many online who say if it isn’t “full spectrum” it’s no good. However, often…

1. They don’t know about the manufacturing process of the product they’re recommending.
2. They praise one extraction process over another other. Most often this has to do with which is best because it “uses no solvents.” In fact, all extraction processes involve solvents, but the good companies fully remove it, leaving a pure, high quality CBD oil for pets. A good extractor is able to pull a full profile of cannabinoids and terpenes from industrial hemp & separate them so they can build the specific profile (or spectrum) needed for a specific product.

Final Thoughts:

• All CBD should carry the FDA disclaimer which states: “CBD products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.”
• We do not favor terms like “therapeutic” or listing ingredients as “active and inactive.”
• Do not ignore serious conditions or your vet’s advice. Don’t stop seeing your vet. If your vet isn’t ready to embrace CBD, that’s fine because you are responsible for your pet’s overall well-being and need to be watchful with whatever you give your pet. And, you can also seek out a vet who more readily embraces CBD and other natural care for pets.