Now, keep this in mind:
CBD won’t get your pet “high”.
Unlike THC, the main psychoactive
compound in marijuana, CBD is completely
non psychoactive and safe to be used on pets.
CBD also has no known toxicity level, and is
incapable of causing an overdose.
In fact, the CBD found in cannabis pet
supplements is usually sourced from hemp, a
variety of cannabis that naturally contains
extremely low concentrations of THC.
How Does CBD Interact With the Body?
CBD interacts with the body via the
endocannabinoid system, or ECS.
The ECS is a biological system found in all
mammals, and is involved in managing a wide
variety of biological processes, including
memory, sleep, immune response, and more.
It mainly consists of two types of cannabinoid
receptors (CB1 and CB2).
These receptors are built to interact with
endocannabinoids (cannabinoids naturally
produced by the brain).
However, they can also interact with plant-
derived cannabinoids like CBD, which in turn
cause a variety of responses throughout the
body.
When it comes to CBD, many of these
responses are very beneficial.
The endocannabinoid system is essentially the
system
that
processes
cannabinoids
introduced into the body.
Below I’ll outline some of the main benefits
of CBD in more detail.
Note that most of these findings come from
studies on lab animals (like rats) or clinical
trials on humans.
Nonetheless, the effects of CBD are similar in
humans, dogs, cats, and other pets.
This is because, just like humans, dogs and
cats also have an endocannabinoid system
that functions much in the same way as the
human ECS.
Plus, many of the conditions we’ll list below
(like anxiety, arthritis, pain, and convulsions)
manifest much in the same way in pets as they
do in humans.
The 7 Most Common CBD Benefits
• Powerful Painkiller
• Anticonvulsant
• Anti-Inflammatory
• Stress Reliever
• Antiemetic
• Anticancer Effects
• Promotes Homeostasis
Let's Take a Closer Look at This List
Here is a detailed list of some of the major
benefits of CBD which can improve the health
of your pet.
Keep in mind these apply to dogs, cats, and
other pets.
There are even more benefits than these,
however these 7 will apply to the majority of
conditions.
1. CBD is a Powerful Painkiller
In 1997, a study published in the European
Journal of Pharmacology showed that the
endocannabinoid system was deeply involved
in managing pain.
Today, CBD has become renowned for its
painkilling properties.
CBD can help manage pain in many different
ways.
First of all, studies have shown that CBD can
temporarily stop the absorption of
anandamide, a chemical that helps dampen
pain signals in the brain.
This temporary increase in anandamide can
have various effects, one of them being
reduced pain sensations.
Secondly, CBD has been shown to be a
powerful anti-inflammatory
By reducing the inflammation caused by
conditions such as arthritis, for example, CBD
is also able to reduce the painful symptoms
caused by the condition.
2. CBD is a Known Anticonvulsant
Perhaps one of the best-known medicinal uses
for CBD is its ability to help controls seizures,
tremors, tics, and spasms.
That’s because CBD is a natural
anticonvulsant.