Pet CBD| At First Sight
Written By Michigan Premier CBD
Our world is changing every day and with so many outlets to choose from, it might be hard to decide which CBD products are best for your pet. At Michigan Premier CBD™ in Swartz Creek, we are wishing to bridge this gap in order to help Better Your Wellness™ and the wellness of your fur babies at home.
What is CBD? CBD stands for cannabidol and it is the second most prevalent of the active ingredients of cannabis otherwise known as marijuana. While CBD is an essential component of marijuana, it is derived directly from the hemp plant, which is a cousin of the marijuana plant. Hemp, or industrial hemp, is a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species that is grown specifically for industrial use. Once processed, it can be used to make a wide range of products including topicals, lip balms and so on however in today’s article we will be focusing on the products surrounding our pets which might include dog treats or Pet CBD Tincture (Oil). Industrial Hemp (CBD) contains either 0% or less than 0.3% of THC therefore you and/or your pet should feel no psychoactive effects from taking CBD versus taking regular THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).
Pet CBD is becoming in exceedingly high demand and a popular trend for one simple reason, we love our pets. Therefore, understanding more about CBD and the positive effects it can have on your fur baby is most important. Since the Industrial Farm Bill was passed in 2018, there has been a constant shift in political winds surrounding the use of industrial hemp (CBD) for humans and pets. What we can tell you is that research has been being conducted at various veterinary colleges such as Cornell University and Colorado State University in order to help better understand the benefits of CBD within pets.
Researchers from these studies have reported CBD has been able to treat ailments in Pets such as:
• Anxiety
• Pain
• Noise phobia
• Nausea
• Loss of appetite
• Epilepsy
• Inflammation
Many pet owners praise the benefits of CBD for their pets. Many have said that it helped reduce their dog’s pain and corresponding anxiety or immobility. Since so many pet owners praise the uses of CBD in their pets, it is one of the main reason’s vets are so eager to study the possible medicinal uses of CBD (and marijuana in general) in pets regularly.While we cannot tell you if you should give your dog CBD, nor in what dosages if you decide to do so, there are some things to watch out for.
Keep your CBD pet treats, or oils locked away. Most animals cannot contain themselves when they have located where you keep their stash of treats right? Well, this will prove to be a similar situation if you leave the CBD treats where your fur baby can easily find it. This will be more of an issue for an edible product like a CBD treat, but oils can spill, and pets love to lick liquids. To keep your pet safe be sure that you keep any CBD — and any THC products — well out of your dog’s reach and, ideally, behind a locked door.
Though CBD does lack the psychedelic kick of THC, you should be careful how much you give your dog. Also be careful that an unwitting guest, or even a child, does not accidentally lay it on heavy with the CBD treats. Keep these treats separated from your regular treats and let people know when it is OK to give one to your pet.
Most pet owners are aware of what is given to their fur baby – treats, bones, etc. Much like when you give an animal a new toy or treat it is important to recognize when something isn’t quite right. If you notice these symptoms in your dog, it might be a good idea to check in with your vet.
• Dry Mouth: Your pets increased water intake is a clear sign.
• Tremors: Tremors of any kind should be cause for concern in a dog and need to be reported to your vet right away.
• Low Blood Pressure: You should be consulting with your vet prior to starting CBD but if your vet says at the pets next wellness visit that their blood pressure seems low, make sure to inform them.
• Lightheadedness: If your pet seems disoriented or dizzy, this would be another cause to contact your vet.
• Drowsiness: Pay attention to your dog’s sleeping patterns. See if there is any change since starting the CBD.
We appreciate your time in reading this article for Pet CBD! For more information please contact us at MichiganPremierCBD@Gmail.com
