There has been a lot of discussion on how CBD oil may help dogs. Let’s look at how CBD can help dogs with problems in their joints.
How CBD Helps With Joint Problems In Dogs
If your dog has joint pain, your vet might give him painkillers which have a lot of side effects and even damage their liver. Plus, it doesn’t work very well.
CBD is a natural pain reliever that doesn’t have as many side effects as drugs. CBD binds to the brain’s CB1 receptors. These receptors tell the immune system to stop making inflammation worse by activating it. The way the brain reacts to pain is also changed by CB1 receptors.
CBD also binds to CB2 receptors in the nervous and immune systems. If this happens, the body might naturally make more cannabinoids. This makes the inflammation go away even faster and makes it less painful. Research has found that dogs with arthritis who took CBD were more active and had less pain.
How To Choose The Best CBD Oil For Your Dog?
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a substance that is naturally found in cannabis and hemp. CBD oil made from hemp contains much lower amounts of THC (0.3%). Therefore, there are no psychoactive effects and your dog will feel calmer and less anxious.
But not every CBD product made from hemp is the same. Let’s see how to choose the best one:
Choose A Full Or Broad Spectrum Hemp
Check the label of your CBD product to make sure it’s a full-spectrum or broad-spectrum CBD product.
This means your dog’s CBD oil contains not just CBD, but other important cannabinoids that occur naturally in full-spectrum hemp. This includes CBC (Cannabichromene) and CBG (Cannabigerol).
Use CO2 Extraction
CO2 extraction uses carbon dioxide to extract plant oil. In this extraction method, hemp is pressed in a high-pressure chamber. This extracts hemp oil. This method yields CBD-rich oils and your dog can benefit more from the supplement. That makes the product more expensive too.
Request An Analysis Certificate
CBD products have certificates of analysis that list their cannabinoids. COAs protect your dog from low-quality hemp. Before buying CBD oil, ask for a COA if the company’s website doesn’t have one.
The effects of CBD on dogs can be deep and important. While all that being said, the CBD industry for pets is still not regulated. So make sure to talk to your veterinary doctor before you begin using CBD for your dear dogs!