health Of recent, CBD oil has been drawing the attention of many people, most especially pet owners. This is no surprise as the product continues to live up to its name. How do we know this? Research has been conducted and even some are still being conducted today. Most of the results from conducted research confirm the effectiveness of this substance in treating different ailments.
As a result, there have been questions about this treatment – what it is, what it does, and if it is good for pets, etc.
In this article, we will be explaining the benefits, dosage, risks, and drug interactions of CBD oil in treating pets. Hopefully, at the end of this article, we would have erased any doubt you may have.
Let’s get into it!
CBD, also called cannabinoids, is a chemical compound that is found in a cannabis plant. This cannabis plant is made up of two main ingredients:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a psychoactive substance that has the potential to make a person (and pets) high. However, on the other hand, is not psychoactive.
That said, CBD oil is gotten from a cannabis plant through CBD extraction and further dilution with coconut oil or hemp seed oil.
This product can be used to treat the following:
Not many vets are eager to recommend administering cannabinol to pets because it is not a regulated medication. More so, the fact that CBD is gotten from cannabis does not sit well with a lot of vets.
So, a vet could attest to the effectiveness of the oil and may still not recommend it. However, if your pet has a personal vet, you should inform the vet if ever you decide to start administering cannabinol oil.
You can give this product to your pets every day, however, you should administer it only when your pet has pains, inflammation, anxiety, seizures, high blood pressure, etc.
Many people question how the oil helps to reduce a pet’s anxiety. This is how it works: Research has shown that it could reduce anxiety indirectly while it reduces pain or inflammation. Most times, pain and inflammation are the causes of a pet’s anxiety. So, as the pain reduces, the anxiety reduces too.
Looking for where to buy cannabinol for your pet? Be sure to check for more information on both the product and seller before making any purchase.
While there are a lot of benefits to using this product, it is not out of place for pet parents to worry about possible side effects.
Here are some potential risks of using this treatment for pets:
There are recent studies that have indicated increased ALP (Alkaline phosphatase) as one negative effect of using cannabinol for dogs. In one study, researchers went further to explain this effect as an indication that the cell membrane in the liver was being irritated by the treatment.
While increased ALP may occur even in dogs that haven’t had this treatment before, an extreme increase is a real cause for concern. This is why cannabinol has to be used in controlled amounts.
One reason that it is important to let your vet know if you decide to administer CBD to your pet is to find out if the product will interact with any medication your pet is currently on.
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The amount of CBD to give to a dog largely depends on the weight and size of the dog. But before that, it is important to know the concentration of cannabinol in the product you want to buy. Check the label on the product for the concentration.
That said, if your dog weighs ten pounds, you could administer the oil between 1mg to 3mg daily. Meaning, a dog that weighs fifty pounds would most likely take 5mg to 15mg daily. Meanwhile, you could give half to the dog in the morning, and then the other half in the evening for the effect of the treatment to last the whole day.
The chances of an overdose are very low if you follow the vet’s advice. However, once your dog’s blood pressure starts to drop or vomiting starts, you might want to reduce the dosage.
Although this product is formulated for pets, it can also be used by humans. For one, it treats similar issues that humans face.
Humans get depressed, anxiety disorders, body pains, Insomnia, etc. Not only that, research has shown that the way the product works in the body of animals is the same way it works in the body of humans.
However, it is advisable to use products formulated for humans if you need to use the treatment.
CBD oil had been tested and proven to be effective as far as all its benefits are concerned. However, because not many vets would not recommend it as a form of treatment for pets, some pet owners are hesitant to use it as a treatment for their dogs.
One of the ways to go about this is to talk to other pet owners that have used the oil and hear what they have to say about it. If they have very assuring testimonials, you might want to consider it too.
