Did you know that one in five dogs have canine arthritis?
While this disease commonly affects older dogs and larger breeds like German shepherds, Labs, Golden retrievers and mixtures thereof, it could occur at any age and with smaller breeds as well. Risk factors include obesity, repetitive stress from activities, injuries, prior diagnosis of hip or elbow dysplasia, infections that affect the joints and more.
How to recognize your dog might have arthritis.
Some of the signs to look for are lethargy, reluctance to exercise, lameness or stiffness (especially after long periods of rest), worsening signs when cold or damp, weight gain, licking their joints, irritability and changes in behavior.
So, what can you do to help your best friend? What are some natural treatments that can help alleviate severe pain and discomfort?
One of them is CBD (cannabidiol).
Benzinga wanted to learn more, so we reached out to Scott Mazza, co-founder and COO of Vitality CBD, a Buffalo startup that provides certified organic, lab-tested and high-quality CBD products to humans and animals.
Mazza entered the CBD industry because he was inspired by holistic treatments that offer natural alternatives to pharmaceuticals.
“I’m keenly aware that it’s not only humans that can benefit from CBD,” Mazza told Benzinga. “Pets too suffer from uncomfortable ailments. Knowing the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD, I wanted to offer something that could bring relief to our four-legged…
