It breaks your heart when your pet or the animals you own gets sick, doesn’t it!? It is one of the many reasons why people try their best to find the best possible treatment for their furry friends in minimal delay.
Modern medicine has come a long way but still, prescription medications, whether it is for yourself or for your pet; do come with their fair share of side effects! How about going for a solution that can help your pet or your animals without causing any side effects!?
Sounds too good to be true!?
Well, believe it or not, animal or pet owners find CBD to be a boon. It has tons of uses and the best part; veterinarians are prescribing it to their furry patients these days.
Since this is news to you, it is clear that you might have some queries such as:
What is CBD and what uses it has for the animals in your home or property – right!?
So here goes:
CBD is the abbreviated form for cannabidiol. It is a naturally occurring compound that is found in hemp – a variant of cannabis (or marijuana) that contains trace amounts of THC.
CBD is derived from marijuana which is not at all similar to THC – the psychoactive compound found in marijuana that makes people and animals ‘high’.
It is completely safe to administer CBD to your pets or animals you own. That stated, if you have more queries related to the legislation of CBD, you can click on the following page. With that sorted, it is time to take a closer look into the various ways CBD can benefit the animals you have in your home or property.
It can be used as a form of natural painkiller
CBD is a natural painkiller with no side effects. CBD helps to temporarily halt the rate of absorption of anandamide – a natural chemical that dampens pain signals in the brain of an animal or pet you own
The benefit is obvious – if the animal or pet is feeling chronic pain due to an injury, surgery or medical condition, the animal will feel much better after it is being administered CBD.
It can also be used as a means to keep inflammation at bay
CBD is also known for its powerful ability to keep inflammations at bay – whether it is in an animal or a pet.
It is beneficial for animals or pets that have been diagnosed with medical conditions that reduce the quality of life of the same such as arthritis. A pet or animal diagnosed with arthritis should be administered CBD to ease their pain – a known side effect of arthritis.
It can be used as an anticonvulsant
Since CBD is a natural anticonvulsant, it can help control:
- Tremors
- Seizures
- Tics
- Muscle spasms – in animals or pets that are diagnosed with medical conditions that come with these symptoms from the get-go!
It can also be administered to animals who suffer from anxiety or stress
CBD can ease up the overall mood of animals and pets who show signs that indicate they are anxious or suffer frequent anxiety attacks! Yes, you read that right! Even animals and pets suffer from anxiety attacks.
That stated, here are a few obvious signs that you need to keep an eye out for that would indicate your animal is suffering an anxiety attack:
- Persistent barking, bellowing or meowing – depending on the type of animal.
- Excessive chewing on items like rubbish, shoes or fencing.
- Excessive defecation or frequent urination.
- Showing aggression towards you whenever you venture into their pen, stable or enclosure.
Whether it is your pet or the animals you have in your property, if they are suffering from seizures, chronic pain or anxiety attacks, it is best that you give CBD at least, a try! But before you do, it would be best if you consult with the vet.
