Nowadays, to script an article about what CBD Oil is or how many of the health benefits it holds for both man and an animal would be a very rare occurrence, especially because it has been around for millennials, but has over the past decade been exposed in every source of information possible from the media, news websites to online articles, television advertisements, and even pet food stores and health food stores.
Wherever you turn your head, it’s there. People are talking about it, pets are craving it, holistic vets are recommending it. This information explosion has come about due to the fact, simply put, years ago it used to be illegal but since the Hemp Farm Bill was created in 2018, by the USDA and Health Departments allowing Cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) with extremely low concentrations of THC, to be readily available to consumers as a controlled substance.
They do, however, need to pass stringent regulations before this happens. If you’re interested, you can click here to read all about this fascinating Bill.To say it has health benefits would be an understatement. Although many scientists and research and development institutions are still studying it extensively to pinpoint all the numerous advantages it has to offer to human health and some, even to pet health.
Having said that, this has not stopped many pet owners from taking CBD Oil themselves and also introducing it to their pets as well. Based on the health benefits that have already shown positive influence in laboratories, many people find this good enough reason to do so.
But the question remains, does it actually help take away the pain, or does it just numb them to it, so they don’t feel anything. This is a concept we look at further in this article, below.
The Kennel Club
As per the information provided by many authorities at the American Kennel Club, CBD has not yet gotten any proper proof of the positive impact on pets. However, some professionals and health experts, such as Dr. Mark Verdino:https://www.animalleague.org/blog/spotlight-stories/faces-of-the-league/dr-mark-verdino-wall-street-woof-street/who changed his Wall Street high life into a life aimed at helping animals, states that according to several years observations, he has noticed that when on the plant extract, animals seem less reactive to their pain, anxiety or illness.
Essentially, the consumer product CBD brands are non-psychotic, and so should the pet versions of them be too. This is a good place to make note of the minimum amount of THC legally required in any CBD product, and especially for animals, which should be below 0.3%.
The FDA has not approved CBD for pets yet, but by trial and error, some people vouch for its effectiveness when treating their dogs or cat’s anxiety, joint mobility issues, panic attacks, or seizures.
Considering Their Symptoms
Say a dog has been suffering from seizures for the longest time, this is something that can break the hearts of any pet owner and has been doing so until the option of cannabis oil came along. Which owner would not want to try something natural that has seen to help? According to the doctor mentioned above, when an animal has a symptom, the extract seems to help with it.
It has lessened pain and inflammation, and it has relaxed puppies who suffer from anxiety issues and panic attacks. The main word of advice here will always be – choose the highest quality, and pet-specific products. Some manufacturers want a piece of the CBD pie and don’t always use ethical means of production or extraction to get it; stay away from these.
Those who have been in the business for a long time, and rightly so, have their product licenses on their website for the public eye, and who have had rave reviews from users, not to mention who specifically make products for canines and felines would be your best bet and you can check my source here if you’re not sure and it is your first time.
Pets can’t talk to us so they can’t tell us how much pain or discomfort they are in, which is why (amongst other reasons), we must ensure to give them products that will do better than harm, and if in doubt always consult your vet. Most expert and reputable holistic veterinarians are keen on getting owners to try some of the products and have an idea of which ones are the ethical ones and which ones to stay away from.
In Conclusion
Besides the study that was done in 2017, at Cornell University on dogs that suffered from osteoarthritis and the results showed that it helped relieve their anxiety and pain, the bottom line is that whether it is in an oil format or given as a treat, as an anecdote, the observation leans towards it helping with the symptoms, as opposed to just numbing the animal towards it, and not treating it at all.
If items such as pain and anxiety can be lessened and comfort brought back to the pet, safely and naturally, then everyone’s a winner! Still, while the jury’s still out on this topic, it is a good idea to seek some advice from a professional because the dosage, is another topic on its own, and knowing how much precisely to give the animal will mean the difference between helping him or her or making its symptoms worse.
