In many ways our pets are just like us, they need an appropriate diet, regular exercise, medical care, and companionship to be healthy. By providing the care they need, those of us who share our lives with a four-legged companion are infinitely rewarded for our efforts with daily demonstrations of unconditional love and devotion.
When living with a pet, it’s easy to see that our four-legged friends can develop the same types of physical and emotional issues as we do. That’s why so many people who share their life with a canine or feline companion also choose to share the many potential health and wellness benefits of hemp CBD.
You and Your Pet May Have More in Common Than You Realize
While we are different on the outside, internally we have a lot in common with our pets, particularly the way our bodies respond to hemp oil. CBD is one of the many cannabinoids found in non-psychoactive hemp, a member of the cannabis family. The plant-based cannabinoids in hemp oil, mimic the messengers and influence the receptors of the endocannabinoid system, the system responsible for regulating nearly every function in every system, including yours and your pets.
While our bodies create the messengers (neurotransmitters) of this vital system as needed, stress, illness, and injury can create situations where there is a higher demand for neurotransmitters than the system can keep up with. When there are not enough messengers available to interact with the endocannabinoid receptors, communication breaks down.
Supplementing the Functions of Your Pets Endocannabinoid System with Hemp CBD
The endocannabinoid system is so essential to health and wellbeing that many researchers today believe that the imbalances caused by endocannabinoid deficiencies can contribute to some ailments. Supplementing the cannabinoids created in your pet’s body with plant-based cannabinoids, like those found in hemp oil, has the potential to restore harmony to the processes thrown out of balance by endocannabinoid deficiencies.
Supporting the endocannabinoid system with hemp CBD has the potential to alleviate the signs and symptoms of many seemingly unrelated health concerns. The potential effects are the same for pets as they are for you.
Science Confirms the Many Potential Health and Wellness Benefits
While people are increasingly aware of the potential health and wellness benefits of hemp CBD, relatively few realize that their pets could also benefit from endocannabinoid support.
While most of the evidence supporting the use of hemp CBD for pets is based on consumer trials and observation, the anecdotal evidence has been leading to an increase in clinical trials.
Look for a Pet-Formulated Hemp-Derived Product
While sharing the occasional treat with your four-legged companion is inevitable, sharing your personal supply of CBD with your pet may not be the best idea. Our pets digestive processes are not quite the same as ours. That’s why it’s important to use a product specifically formulated for pets.
You may be quite pleased to learn that CBD is not toxic to animals and “overdosing” on CBD is not an issue. While giving your pet more CBD than they need will not cause any significant harm, using more CBD than necessary will not be beneficial or cost-effective.
It’s important to know that CBD is not a medication or intended as a cure for any known health conditions. The evidence supporting the use of CBD for pets is largely based on animal (rodent) testing, ongoing trials, and the testimony of pet owners who suggest hemp CBD has provided symptomatic relief for their four-legged companions.
Ask Your Veterinarian About Hemp CBD
While It’s important to do your homework before accepting dosage advice, in general, 1 mg of CBD for every 10 pounds of weight appears to be the most common consensus for pets. Since body chemistry is unique and CBD affects individuals differently, product manufacturers don’t typically make dosing recommendations, so It’s important to discuss CBD use and recommended dosages with your pet’s veterinarian. CBD has been shown to interact with some medications.
While your veterinarian may give you advice on where to start, keep in mind that it may take some time to determine the ideal CBD dosage for your four-legged family member. You can gradually increase the amount of CBD every five days or so until you see the results you are looking for.
CBD For Pets and Their Human Companions
CBD can also provide endocannabinoid support for rabbits, guinea pigs, and even horses. When selecting CBD for your pet, it’s important to know that the products you give them are free of pesticides and contaminants. For quality, non-GMO, hemp derived CBD, visit CBDistillery. Our 150mg CBD Pet Tincture and 600mg CBD Pet Tincture are crafted using cold-pressed hemp seed oil for it’s benefits to your pets digestive system.
If you would also like to experience the many potential health and wellness benefits of CBD, consider the value of our Man’s Best Friend CBD Oil Pack, 1000 mg of CBD for you, 150 mg of CBD for your four-legged companion. All CBDistillery products are third-party tested to ensure their quality, purity, and potency.
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