This article was originally published on Hemp CBD Pet. To view the original article, please click here.
Similar to CBD products being popular among humans due to their therapeutic and medical benefits, it is also useful for animals. This is because all vertebrate mammals including pets, have the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and cannabidiol imparts its benefits by enhancing its performance. Besides, it is safe as it is produced from the hemp plant having minimum levels of THC. As a result, there is no intoxicating effect in addition to the advantage of having minimum side effects. So, why not use CBD for pets?
Cannabidiol CBD found in the hemp plant is very good as a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory compound. It is also useful in the treatment of seizures, anxieties, memory problems and to ensure emotional well being in pets. Also, it has the added benefit of accelerated healing and recuperation from sickness when made part of daily dietary supplement. Let us look into these benefits in detail.
The influence of CBD on the CB1 receptors of the endocannabinoid system, as well as its activation of vanilloid receptors that regulate pain perception, makes it useful in pain relief. So, it is useful in the treatment of pain from arthritis as well as from an injury. Besides, pain can make the pets aggressive and cannabidiol’s calming quality helps to relax them. The other problem that is common in pets is anxiety, and this affects their relationship with pet owners as well…
