As a pet owner, you’re probably always on the hunt for ways to improve your pets’ lives. You might buy the most fun toys you can find, scout out the best outings, or serve them the highest-quality food.
But if your pet has any health problems — whether that’s achy joints or anxiety — you might be looking for something extra to add to their routine to help them. And that doesn’t have to mean putting them on a strict diet or incorporating a new prescription.
Instead, many pet owners are supporting their furry family members with an all-natural, safe option: CBD.
Understanding CBD Before You Give It to Your Pets
CBD comes from the cannabis plant. To help understand how CBD works, let’s take a step back to look at that plant in general.
The Cannabis sativa plant is an annual herbaceous flowering plant. Generations of people have grown this plant for a wide variety of purposes. It’s been used as medicine and to create things like textiles. You might be familiar with hemp, or cannabis plants that are grown to produce either fiber or heart-healthy seeds. In short, cannabis is a fairly versatile plant with a broad range of uses.
The cannabis plant has two primary active ingredients. The first is Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the ingredient that has psychoactive effects. Our products for pets don’t contain any THC, so you won’t need to worry about getting your pet high.
The second primary active ingredient is cannabidiol, or CBD. Simple Garden CBD offers pure CBD, independently lab-tested CBD for pets.
But why are so many pet owners adding CBD to their pets’ routines? Let’s take a look.
What CBD Can Do for Pets
The American Kennel Club sums up CBD’s impact for pets nicely, saying, “Cannabinoids interact with the endocannabinoid receptors located in the central and peripheral nervous systems, which help maintain balance in the body and keep it in a normal, healthy state.” In fact, they’re even cosponsoring a study to see how CBD can help epileptic dogs.
Ultimately, while formal studies on CBD for pets are still lacking, there’s quite a bit of anecdotal evidence supporting it. Pet owners have seen CBD help their pets with:
- Inflammation
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Pain
- Seizures
- Nausea and lack of appetite
In short, CBD can help to calm your pet physically and mentally and ease any pain they’re experiencing.
We blend our CBD for pets with all-natural wild Alaskan salmon oil to give it a taste pets love, as well as provide many health benefits from the Omega-3 fatty acids and other nutrients. In addition to helping support healthy immune systems and cardiovascular health, the salmon oil also helps to promote overall healthy skin and vibrant coats.
A Couple of Notes for Pet Owners
If your pet is already taking any medication, talk to your veterinarian before you integrate CBD into their routine. While CBD is generally very safe, taking that extra step ensures it doesn’t cause any issues when mixed with the other substances your pet is taking.
As pet owners know, there are certain situations that tend to create anxiety in dogs and cats. These include going to the vet or the groomers, thunderstorms, or times when there are too many visitors in the home. Some pets may have separation anxiety whether you are going on a trip or leaving for work. There are also rescue pets that may have built-up anxiety from their time in the shelters, or have illness-induced anxiety as a result of current health conditions. In all of these situations, CBD may help to calm your pet’s anxiety and reduce their feelings of stress and discomfort.
If you’re ready to see what CBD can do for your four-legged family member, shop our CBD for pets today.
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