Introduction to CBD
Lots of people from all walks of life try CBD and they have nothing but high praise for it. But while CBD can certainly help your pet’s mind and body when it comes to certain ailments, it is by no means a cure-all solution. That’s why before you decide to give CBD to your pets, you should know all of the relevant information about it first.
Things such as what CBD really is, what it can do for your pets, are there different kinds of CBD out there, or even something basic such as what does CBD actually stands for? You’ll find the answers to all of these questions in this article.
What is CBD and what does it stands for?
CBD stands for Cannabidiol, one of the two main compounds found within cannabis. The other one is called THC, which stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol. These two compounds, along with other minor cannabinoids, are responsible for the unmistakable effect of cannabis.
THC is the psychoactive compound that would make you feel “high”, while the CBD is the one that would calm you down. Unlike THC, CBD doesn’t have a psychoactive nature, which means it is quite safe to consume CBD by itself. Not only that, CBD could also deliver lots of beneficial effects to you.
And that was what prompted scientists at the time to try to extract the CBD, without the THC. They finally find the best method to do it, which involves the use of CO2. And that was what ultimately led to the massive manufacturing and marketing of CBD as we know it today.
Different products based on CBD
CBD oil
This is the most common version of CBD products that you’d find in the market. This is also could be said as the original form of a CBD extract. It usually comes in a little glass bottle with a dropper. To use it, all you need to do is use the tool to drop the oil into your cats mouth, preferably to the back of the tongue.
CBD infused foods
Other than oil, CBD also comes in the form of pet foods. It appears in various shapes and flavors. And you can even make it yourself by adding a few drops of CBD oil into your pet’s food. But it takes time for this kind of CBD to take effect since it has to go through the digestive system first.
CBD treats
One of the hardest challenges when giving CBD foods is to make sure your pets consume the right dose of CBD. In order to eliminate that hurdle while still giving your pets all the different variety of shape and flavors, CBD cat treats were created. It works with the same principle as the previous CBD foods.
CBD creams
Unlike other types of CBD that need to get inside your system in order for it to work, CBD cream was designed to work from the outside. This kind of CBD works great to treat external problems, such as sprained, bump, redness, etc. You use it by gently spreading the cream on the needed area.
CBD spray
This kind of CBD is the most versatile out of all the others. CBD spray is basically a CBD oil with a spray nozzle on top of it. You can simply spray it into your pet’s mouth and it will be as effective as the CBD oil itself. Or, you can also spray it on any sprained area so that it could treat it, just like the CBD cream.
What can CBD do?
We were introduced to CBD products when our little one started having seizures. We chose to try the natural route versus pharmaceutical options based on our research. While it did help in our situation it is important to note that every pet and situation are unique. So while it might work for some pets, it might not work for others. It is the same with everything in life, where not everyone responds the same. However, we suggest trying out CBD if your pet is encountering issues. And if one doesn’t work we really suggest trying out a couple different ones. This isn’t an attempt to get you to spend money, but we have tried over 30 different brands and mixes with results from only 2. So it might be discouraging when you don’t get the results you want, there is no need to give up.
Reducing anxiety
Due to the natural calming nature that CBD has on the brain, CBD is the perfect solution to deal with cats having anxiety issues . Several drops of CBD oil, and your pets would feel relaxed and calmed down. For this particular ailment, using a fast delivery method such as CBD oil or CBD spray is preferable.
Reducing Pain
Because of how CBD could closely connect to your pets nervous system, it could also temporarily affect the pain management part of your pet’s brain. And that is the reason why taking CBD could help reduce the physical pain significantly.
Epilepsy relief
Numerous researches have proven that consuming CBD could help with the treatment of epilepsy. And that is why the US federal government has approved the use of CBD for epilepsy. Not only that, it could also help treat other seizures in general. This is where we got our introduction to CBD and to say it has been a life saver would be an understatement.
Help with Arthritis issues
One of the unique properties that CBD has is something called anti-inflammatory. This makes CBD a great solution to treat cats with arthritis. This is because it can help sooth the pain in their muscle and bones. From a major illness like arthritis to something small such as rashes or sprained, CBD is perfect to treat them all.
Increase appetite
Another interesting effect of CBD is its ability to affect your pet’s digestive system. Though not in a way that allowed it to cure or treat digestive problems. What it can do is increase the overall appetite of your pets.
Conclusion
CBD is an organic compound that comes from cannabis and hemp. It has been proven to be a highly beneficial addition to your pet’s daily diet. It could help with anything from epilepsy to sprained ankles.
But there are different kinds of CBD products available in the market. To know which one is the best one for your pets, you should talk to your trusted vets first about it. Because depending on various variables, some CBD products might be more appropriate for your pets than others.