You may have heard about the benefits of taking CBD for just about everything and everyone, but now it’s even for our little or big four legged friends… Yep, dogs. I know, most people upon learning this are thinking, what, why? Well, just as CBD has many health benefits for humans, it also can help alleviate your dog’s specific condition.

We already know CBD is a compound found in cannabis and the CBD used in pet supplements is from hemp. Those who are not that familiar with all the different variants found in marijuana, hemp has low levels of THC and is high in CBD, which is the substance that has changed the medical world with all the therapeutic benefits research has proved it provides.

Keep in mind that THC is what produces the psychoactive effects, the CBD used as a healing agent will contain 0.3% or less of THC which will ensure there will be no mind altering or psychoactive effects. In other words, CBD products will not get your pet buzzed or stoned. Your dog will not be getting a case of the munchies, well not any more than usual, but they will receive the following benefits:

• Relieving Pain and Inflammation

Pain can be a symptom of many types of health conditions such as arthritis, torn ligaments, hip dysplasia or just regular sprains and strains. Studies show that CBD can suppress and even interrupt the pain signals in your dog’s brain, helping to alleviate both acute and chronic pain. It not only interrupts those pain signals, it can also reduce the inflammation that causes the pain in the first place.

• Stress & Anxiety

If your dog suffers from separation anxiety like mine does, more than likely that is not the only thing causing stress to your dog. Loud noises like thunder and fireworks can cause the biggest strongest pup to cower in fear and shake with anxiety. Some typical signs that indicate your dog is stressed out are: reduced appetite, diarrhea or constipation, keeping to himself, more aggressive towards people or other dogs, excessive panting, shaking or licking just to name a view. Regardless of the reason, CBD for dogs can help produce anti-anxiety effects.

• Obesity

Overweight dogs are at risk for a bunch of other health concerns. Heart conditions, stress on their joints even diabetes. As important a healthy diet and regular exercise is, research shows that CBD can help promote weight loss and control appetite and even break down fat.

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