CBD or Cannabidiol: What is it? For some people, it means breaking the law, being "stoned", giggling in clouds of funny smelling smoke, eating a lot, and listening to Bob Marley, but for tens of thousands of people and pets (that’s right our pets), Cannabidiol (or CBD for short) means relief.
Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is made from strains of cannabis that contain low levels of THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is what makes marijuana psychoactive. CBD oil is high in cannabinoids, a group of phytochemicals found in cannabis plants. THC is the psychoactive component of cannabis, CBD is not. Hemp is classified as any part of the cannabis plant containing no more than 0.3% THC in dry weight form (not liquid or extracted form).
From the website TopDogTips
https://topdogtips.com/cbd-for-dogs/
The following are some benefits for your dog:
Go to the website for a more detailed explanation of each category.
- Chronic Pain
- Arthritis Pain
- Anxiety
- Joint Pain
- IBS
- Glaucom
- Cancer
- Anorexia
- Heart Health specifically arrythmia
- Bone Health
- Nausea
- Brain
- Diabetes.
- Immune System.
- Infections
- Healing
- Muscle Spasm
- Sleep
- Blood Flow
- Psoriasis
- Muscle Relaxant
- Antioxidant
OK, so now we know what it is and what it can be used for. How do we know what to buy, and how what dose is appropriate for our pets?
Look into where the CBD brand sources their hemp from. If available, try to find US grown hemp, as US farmers are required to be certified by state departments of agriculture. Check the levels of THC, and whether the manufacturer uses whole plants of the full spectrum, full spectrum is preferred.
The following are veterinary recommendations for dosing CBD oil:
Basic Dosing Rules For All Pets: 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg CBD for every 1 lb bodyweight
It is generally recommend between 0.25 mg (a Regular Dose) to 0.5 mg (a Strong Dose) of CBD per every 1 lb of bodyweight.
REGULAR Dose: Daily health and wellness, boost immune function, old age, allergies, minor skin conditions, stimulate appetite, minor stress & anxiety, digestive issues & nausea, moderate arthritis & joint inflammation, minor aches, and pains.
STRONG Dose: Chronic pain, severe arthritis & joint inflammation, mobility issues, epileptic seizures, cancer-related symptoms, tumors, severe anxiety, extreme nausea, and vomiting.
Dosing Frequency: To control pain and inflammation, give every 8 hours or as needed. To control anxiety, give 30 minutes before the event (thunderstorm, fireworks, leaving the home, separation, traveling with pet). For all other uses give once to twice a day.
CBD dosage is dependent on body weight.