The question is ,how is CBD Helpful for Dogs? Most pet parents have been asking this burning question over and over: Is CBD safe for my dog? We all know how CBD has been trending in recent days. Its benefits to humans have been so immense from treating common pains to promoting sleepiness through easing anxiety and reducing stress.
But, when it comes to our canine friends, are these benefits still the same? You see, most people have testified the “miraculous” powers of CBD. However, there is no proven or anecdotal evidence that it truly works.
When it comes to dogs, things become even worse as everything is based on smart guesswork (since your dog cannot tell what exactly it’s feeling). However though, following numerous surveys and a series of discussions by professional veterinarians, not forgetting personal testimonies by pet parents, CBD has active ingredients that are helpful to your dog in several ways.
But First, how Does CBD Interact With Your Dog’s Body?
Both CBD and THC interact with the body via the endocannabinoid system commonly known as ECS. This biological system is common in all mammals where it manages a variety of body processes such as the immune system, the brain, and sleep among others.
The ECS comprises of two cannabinoid receptors, which are the CB1 and CB2. Other than these two biological receptors, the ECS can interact with special plant-derived receptors one of which is CBD. Just like the CB1 and CB2, CBD can also influence the ECS by causing a variety of responses, one of which is healing the body.
So, with that said, here are six main factors that highlight how CBD can be helpful to dogs.
- It has Anti-inflammatory Effects
One of the key benefits of CBD in dogs is fighting inflammation. Older dogs, obese dogs and certain dog breeds, such as Bernards, Rottweilers, Labrador Retrievers, German Shepherds and Newfoundlands, are prone to arthritis which is one of the inflammatory illnesses.
Thankfully, with CBD, this plant-derived receptor is able to interact with receptors in the immune cells (in this case, the CB2 receptors) to activate them and evoke a variety of immune responses.
- It’s an Active Antiemetic in Dogs
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms you’re likely to see with your canine friend. It can be as a result of a condition or side effects caused by various treatments and medication. When your dog has either or both of these two symptoms, it’s likely to experience a decreased appetite, weight loss, fatigue or even dehydration.
Although there are effective ways you can use to treat vomiting and nausea, CBD is a successful antiemetic that helps to treat these conditions without causing any side effects. It does this by activating the CB1 receptors that help to reduce vomiting and nausea.
- Relieves Anxiety and Stress
Just like humans, dogs too can be anxious. Although the source of anxiety in dogs may differ, common symptoms you’re likely to see include; tremors, persistent barking, aggression and chewing on things. Most anxiety medications in dogs work by targeting the 5-HT1A, which is a serotonin receptor known to reduce anxiety.
CBD on its side contains similar properties of stimulating the 5-HT1A receptors. Additionally, CBD helps to boost the level of serotonin in the brain thus reducing anxiety and invoking a happy mood in your dog. Since CBD doesn’t cause any side effects, it’s one of the best remedies to consider as compared to other medications.
- It’s an Active Anticonvulsant
If you’ve visited credible sites such as holisticwatch.com, more info here is related to the medicinal use of CBD in terms of controlling seizures, spasms, tics and tremors. Perhaps this is one of the biggest medicinal uses of CBD in the current world.
Now, if you’re a pet parent to particular dog breeds such as Belgian Tervuren, Shetland sheepdog, Labrador retriever, Bernese mountain dog, English springer spaniel, Irish wolfhound or beagle, then your dog is likely to suffer from the above conditions.
Thankfully, research has concluded that CBD can manage seizures caused by epilepsy and tic/tremors caused by Tourette’s syndrome. Seizures are caused by rapid uncontrolled firing of neurons in the brain. What CBD does is that it interacts with specific receptors in the brain to help restore order to the neurons.
- Lowers the Sparks of Cancer Attacks
If there’s a condition that has proven to be fatal to your beloved dog, then it’s nothing else other than cancer. For so long, the only treatment known to treat tumors and cancer in dogs is chemotherapy. Unfortunately, chemotherapy has a wide range of side effects to your dog such as fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Thankfully, new research has concluded that CBD has the same anticancer effects that allow it to slow the growth of cancer and reduce the size of tumors. Other than its anticancer benefits, CBD is all-natural and doesn’t cause any side effects that chemotherapy has.
- CBD Fights Glaucoma
Another condition that’s very serious to both dogs and humans is glaucoma. This condition is a kind of pressure in the eyes that causes irreversible and permanent blindness to dogs. Thankfully, CBD can reduce this pressure more naturally without causing any side effects.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are so many health benefits of CBD to your canine friend. Anecdotal evidence and preliminary research have proven that CBD is indeed an active formula. However, following its illegality at the federal level, it’s paramount that you first get more information and understand your state laws to avoid landing in trouble.
Additionally, if you decide to use CBD for your dogs, it’s recommended that you first consult your vet to know about the dosage and possible side effects you’re likely to see depending on your dog’s breed.
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