By now you’ve likely heard about some intriguing benefits of CBD for pets and you're wondering if this might be a good thing for your furry friend.
Questions on how to start and where to get it usually come up first. You don’t want to just give Fluffy stuff from anywhere. Maybe even more important for the furry ones than for you, it must be organic. That’s right, your fur buddy’s metabolism works much faster than yours, and anything non-organic and artificial will manifest in them far quicker than in most of us.
The company you choose must be available to answer your questions. Make sure their product is American-made. You don’t want to dose your pup with foreign substances.
CBD works on a bell curve, meaning you start with a low dose and slowly try a bit more until you find your pup's sweet spot. Generally, a good rule to go by is less is more when it comes to the right amount for anyone. And you won’t develop a tolerance to CBD like happens with prescription medications, so no worries, your pup won't become hooked. No withdrawals.
Some companies will claim a veterinarian endorses the product. Sorry, just like with CBD for people, the FDA has not yet endorsed the value of Hemp products, therefore a veterinarian's stamp of approval doesn't hold clout. Do your research and learn from the science behind this product to validate your decisions on whether to give CBD to the animals in your care.
DOGS
Reasons to give your dog CBD, because it helps:
reduce inflammation from overexertion & playtime, arthritis, compensatory issues
reduce anxiety from: house visitors, travel, outside noise
take the edge off vet or grooming visits
assist with staying calm following medical procedures or injuries
daily dosing for chronic issues such as arthritis, IVDD, and more
has been reported to aid in reducing seizures in dogs.
Play can mean sore muscles
For the critters, you’ll want to start their dose by poundage. Here is a general chart to go by as you begin this journey:
HORSES & SUCH
If you are dosing your large animals such as a horse you’re going to need a lot of CBD to actually have an effect. The horse may love CBD cookies but it might take a whole bag to see a difference. That's why we had our 10,000mg Nano CBD tincture developed. Just 1 drop per every 250 pounds. That's only about a quarter dropper for a 1000-pound pony.
Reasons to give your horse CBD:
Reduce anxiety from:
events (make sure it is okay with your event)
travel
stall rest recovery
training
It helps reduce inflammation from:
overwork
arthritis
compensatory issues
Take the edge off:
farrier work
vet or dental visits
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