Pets are beyond just being animals. They are our companions who share a unique bond with humans. All pet owners understand how great it is to share a home with a furry buddy; they appreciate the camaraderie and the amazing relationships that can be built between animal and human.
Caring for a pet comes with its own challenges, you need to make sure that their meals are on time, they are getting the correct nutrition, exercise, and unconditional love for them to be happy.
A major factor that creates a happy life for your pet is the right nutrition. It is imperative to make sure they eat right and their meals have the best possible sourced ingredients for pet health.
Checking ingredients list, reading the fine print while purchasing foods with words like ‘complete and balanced’, and only selecting single-sourced protein related foods are all important factors to be considered while selecting the best food for your dog.
It also states that you should keep in mind your dog’s activity levels and its life-stage while making the purchase.
A main component of this nutrition is CBD. It is also known as cannabidiol and is extracted from the cannabis plant. There is a misconception that it creates intoxication which is untrue. CBD oil doesn’t have THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which has psychoactive properties.
CBD oil has gained popularity over* the years for human and pet consumption alike. It interacts with an animals ‘endocannabinoid’ receptors that is located in the nervous system, promoting and aiding overall health of the pet. CBD supplements can also stimulate the body to produce additional receptors, allowing natural cannabinoids to function more efficiently.
Its benefits include –
- It works as an effective painkiller – Consistent usage helps reduce pain and treat chronic diseases.
- Promotes healthy coat and skin – it helps improve fur texture.
- Aids joint and bone health – Helps relieve arthritic pain through massage and consumption in consultation with a veterinarian.
- Helps reduce anxiety – Veterinary prescribed oral usage helps relieve stress in pets.
- Works as an anti-inflammatory oil – It helps strengthen the immune system
A few factors to keep in mind while using CBD for pets –
Choosing the best CBD for pets dosage may require trial and error. Hence experimentation is needed to figure out the right dosage and how often to be given.
The chart for the right CBD dosage as per standard or medicinal requirements is provided below for your pets (dogs/cats)
Standard dosage can be given for mild issues and provide general health and Medicinal dosage is to be provided for digestion related issues, anxiety and for discomfort.
For dogs and cats, the average recommended CBD dosage is anywhere between 1 mg to 5 mg per 10 pounds weight. Visible results may start within 30 mins, hence it is recommended to monitor for an hour and if there are changes visible than introduce more CBD.
CBD is used by pet owners to treat a wide range of health issues and physiological difficulties, including pain related to cancer, social anxiety and irritability, seizures, digestive issues, neurological illnesses, prior traumas, withdrawal, moods, and becoming more social with other pets.
CBD is available in different forms. The most prevalent are extracts, also known as CBD oil, which can be administered straight into the mouth via a dropper, mixed with food, rubbed into bare skin inside the ears, or dropped on a pet’s paw that can be licked.
There are also crackers, pills, and CBD balms that penetrate into the skin faster and are equally effective.
End Note
Selecting the best dog food is essential in allowing your pet to grow into the most healthy and happy version of them. With the above information you can now go and explore the pet food market in confidence. Happy petting!
