Pet Project
Canines and
Cannabis
By Amy Orozco The popularity of CBD for animals is evident by its presence in the pet food aisle of grocery stores and special sections in dispensaries. Dogs with chronic pain conditions, anxiety, or seizures seem to enjoy the benefits of CBD oil. However, as with humans, proper studies and research on the effectiveness of CBD has not been done, thanks to the illegal status of cannabis for so long.
Hemp, from which CBD comes, is a bio-accumulator used for ground cleaning, things like toxic waste sites and oil spills. You wouldn’t want to give your fur baby CBD made from tainted hemp. Be sure you are giving your pet a clean and safe product. For dosing recommendations, the best case scenario is a conversation with a cannabis-friendly veterinarian. If that isn’t possible, you can research online.
There is anecdotal evidence, though. Veterinarians and dog owners report arthritic dogs seem more comfortable and pain-free when using CBD, which typically would have A good starting point is trace amounts, if any, of THC, the psychoactive compound Medical Marijuana & that gives the “high.” It would be cruel to give a dog THC. Your Pet by Dr. Richard Silva, DVM. Check it out at wellpetdispensary.com. CS Where the CBD is sourced is probably the most important thing to consider when purchasing. Just because Whole Foods or your local health food store sells it, doesn’t mean it’s safe. Best to buy a pet-specific product at a licensed cannabis dispensary.
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