Poll after poll tell us the same thing: A large majority of Americans support the decriminalization of cannabis. And when you change the language of the question from “cannabis for people” to “cannabis for pets,” the answer is even clearer. A growing number of veterinarians’ groups are coming out in favor of cannabis for animals, especially when it’s limited to non-psychoactive CBD for dogs or cats.
Why? Simple. As most pet owners are painfully aware, our furry friends suffer from many of the same maladies as we do, including pain, seizures, and anxiety. Even if they can’t communicate verbally, their behaviors—whether it’s manifesting the fear of separation or a painful gait from using old and tired legs—are perfectly clear to attentive and loving owners.
How do you use CBD for cats or dogs? If you have a furry friend you love, read on.
Using CBD For Dogs and Cats
As anyone who’s bonded with a dog or cat knows, our pets are close to us in many essential regards. If you’ve ever watched a noble old Labrador chase a ball with labored shuffle instead of a happy run, you know what we’re talking about. Just like us, pets—especially geriatric or especially active ones—strain their muscles and limbs, and experience stiffness due to cold and old age.
CBD can help. As you’re probably aware, it’s is the second major cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant, and it does not produce the “high” of THC. It does bring many major medical benefits for pets (and their owners!), including:
- Pain relief: CBD works to dull pain through powerful anti-inflammatory actions in the body
- Reduction of anxiety: CBD is shown to be an effective anxiolytic and antidepressant medicine
- Anti-seizure medication: High-CBD strains of cannabis have provided dramatic relief for humans—especially children—suffering from debilitating seizures.
While some pet owners imagine their pets might enjoy the relaxing psychoactivity provided by THC, we want to gently steer you away from that suggestion. Because pets lack our frame of reference, they can find it confusing, disorienting, or even frightening.
Brands of CBD for Dogs & CBD for Cats We Trust
Higher Path currently carries two brands of CBD for pets, Paleo Paw and VETCBD. Here’s a little about each.
Paleo Paw
This California-based holistic dog food and supplement company makes several products we love. Their “CBD Treats” are like mini-power bars for dogs, made with pumpkin to help soothe upset stomachs. And their “Daily Wellness” tincture is designed to harmonize your dog’s overall health with small, regular doses of CBD infused in coconut oil to provide essential fatty acids.
VETCBD
This brand’s tincture is designed to deliver CBD for either cats or dogs. It’s recommended for pets who have pain, arthritis, inflammation, anxiety, seizures, nausea, or lack of appetite. Full-flower CBD is infused in olive oil, and all ingredients are medical/human grade, because we know you insist on treating your pet as a member of the family.
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