What CBD can do to help you and your pet
It is important to understand that the benefits of CBD that you experience are the same benefits that your pets experience when using Cannabidiol. Since all mammals have an endocannabinoid system, all mammals will experience the same great benefits.
One of the primary benefits of CBD is its anti-inflammatory effect. It prevents inflammation by inhibiting the reabsorption of the neurotransmitter, adenosine. By doing so, it helps receptors regulate inflammation.
CBD also activates the TRV-1 receptor. This receptor has been found to significantly decrease inflammation and pain. By reducing inflammation, CBD can alleviate common diseases such as arthritis, skin allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, and cardiovascular disease.
Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of CBD to relieve pain. Since inflammation is a leading cause of pain, CBD promotes healing by first reducing inflammation, as mentioned above.
CBD interacts with opioid receptors, which regulate pain. It also interacts with dopamine receptors, which regulate pleasure.
CBD has even been designated a new class of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug.
One of the most common CBD oil uses in mammals — including dogs and cats — is to reduce anxiety. Studies have shown that CBD boosts serotonin. The increased serotonin signaling helps to reduce anxiety and improve mood.
CBD does not interact directly with the same receptors as THC, so it doesn’t produce a psychoactive effect (which can increase anxiety).
While CBD is a great remedy if you have anxiety, it is also useful for many pets. Pets often suffer from different types of behavioral anxiety such as separation anxiety and aggression. Some of the daily situations that can cause anxiety are the feeling of abandonment by being left alone, the presence of intruders, ringing doorbells, thunderstorms and sudden loud noises.
If your pet reacts negatively to fireworks, CBD can really help alleviate their fearfulness.
Prevention of Seizures and Epilepsy
Seizures are caused by the misfiring of neurons in the brain. If seizures happen frequently, brain damage can occur. By interacting with neurons in the brain, CBD has been shown to help regulate anticonvulsant neurotransmitters.
Just like us, pets can suffer from seizures and epilepsy from an electrolyte deficiency, brain cancer, anemia, head injuries, kidney failure, genetic problems, stroke and more.
Cancer Cell Destruction
Although there is no hard evidence that cannabinoids can cure cancer, research studies show that cannabinoids do have the capability of destroying cancer cells. In addition, CBD can help lesson symptoms of cancer — and cancer treatments — such as inflammation, pain, nausea and loss of appetite.
Arthritis is a common chronic disease that occurs in mammals including humans, dogs, cats, horses and others. It is a degenerative disease and involves the deterioration of joints. Arthritis causes swelling and pain in the joints. Chronic arthritis can cause you or your pet to become immobile or stiff, aggressive, fatigued or to have difficulty getting up or walking.
There are many types of treatments for arthritis including conventional drugs like the NSAIDs and opioids for pain relief. However, prolonged use of these addictive and harsh prescription drugs can cause harmful side effects. Side effects include liver or kidney damage, vomiting, diarrhea, ulcers, weakness and lack of appetite.
If you are concerned about side effects of traditional medicines, consider CBD as an option for arthritis for you and your pets. Since Cannabidiol is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain reliever, it can be an effective way to alleviate symptoms of arthritis — making it one of the best natural hip and joint supplements available.
Inflammatory Bowl Disease
Studies have shown that CBD can help prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD is a serious condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed. This inflammation inhibits the normal absorption and passage of food.
Nausea is a symptom that is quite common in humans and our furry friends. It can occur for a number of reasons, such as a side effect of prescription medication. Studies have shown that CBD helps to reduce vomiting and alleviates symptoms of nausea.
Since CBD can reduce nausea, it can also help improve your — or your pet’s — appetite. Loss of appetite can be a symptom of bad health, becoming elderly, or a side effect of medications.
Skin Allergy Relief
We all experience allergies from food, pests, medication or the environment on occasion. These allergies can cause skin inflammation, itching, and even respiratory problems. Studies have shown that the endocannabinoid system plays a key role in reducing inflammation. By reducing inflammation, CBD can help lessen the effects of severe allergies and promote healing.
Hair Growth Promotion
Humans and their pets can lose their hair due to a variety of factors including skin allergies, dermatitis, eczema, hot spots, dry skin, stress, age, and more.
CBD can alleviate symptoms of skin allergies due to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. This can help reduce hair loss and allow the skin to heal which encourages new hair growth. CBD also decreases stress which can help stall hair loss.
Neurodegenerative Disease Symptom Reducer
Studies show that CBD can help reduce cell death in the brain. This is definitely relevant for senior humans or pets who are more susceptible to developing neurological diseases as a result of their age.
Additionally, there have been studies that have shown that CBD can reduce symptoms associated with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Blood Circulation Enhancer
CBD regulates blood circulation in several ways. It interacts with several receptors in the brain, such as adenosine and vanilloid receptors. These receptors are key agents involved in the regulation of blood flow and cardiovascular functions. These receptors help to unclog blood vessels, regulate blood pressure and maintain heart health.
Cardiovascular Health Improver
Cardiovascular conditions can be quite common. Some types of heart diseases include:
- Myocardial Disease
- Heart Murmur
- Pericardial Disease
Studies have shown that CBD can reduce cardiovascular damage. Since it is an anti-inflammatory agent, it can reduce inflammation in the vascular system. It also can prevent further damage from occurring. CBD can additionally reduce the effects of stress on the cardiovascular system.
Glaucoma is caused by the buildup of pressure in the eye. Symptoms include redness, swelling, headache, and pain. If the illness advances, it can lead to blindness. It is a relatively common disorder that can develop in dogs and cats from genetic inheritance, injuries and infections.
Research has shown that CBD can effectively reduce intraocular pressure (IOC) caused by glaucoma.
Depression Relief and Mood Enhancer
Depression is a serious issue in humans and in our pets. We talked about depression in humans in an earlier section. In pets, some symptoms include prolonged fatigue and lack of appetite. Since depression is caused by a variety of mental and physical factors, and since your pet can’t tell you what is wrong, it may be difficult to identify definitively what is making your pet feel down.
Research indicates that depression is linked to irregular levels of serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin and dopamine are neurotransmitters that regulate sleep, mood and reward-seeking behavior. CBD can help the body control levels of these key neurotransmitters through its interactions in the endocannabinoid system.
Diabetic Symptom Relief
Cannabidiol can help with diabetes in two ways. Initially, it can help stimulate CB1 and CB2 receptors located on the pancreas. The pancreas is the organ that is responsible for producing insulin.
Secondly, CBD can help alleviate the symptoms associated with diabetes. Some symptoms it can help with include chronic inflammation and insufficient blood circulation. The lack of blood flow to the extremities can result in areas of dead tissue.
GPR55 is a receptor that regulates bone density. It is responsible for bone reabsorption in the body. When this receptor is overstimulated, it can cause osteoporosis. Cannabidiol acts as a blocker for GPR55 and deactivates it, thus preventing overstimulation of this receptor.
Immune System Enhancer
The endocannabinoid system plays a powerful role in helping the body maintain a balanced immune system.
If the immune system becomes unbalanced, serious diseases can develop. Some of these diseases include autoimmune diseases which can occur from immune system hyperactivity. On the other hand, an under-active immune system can cause increased vulnerability to viral and bacterial infections.
CBD helps the endocannabinoid system to regulate the body’s immune system and restore its balance.
Sleep and Rest Inducer
Serotonin is one of the main neurotransmitters that regulate sleep. It is one of the key neurotransmitters that Cannabidiol helps to regulate within the brain. When levels of serotonin are out of whack, sleep disorders can result.
Insomnia in dogs and cats can become serious, just as it can be in humans. If a pet can’t sleep for a period of time, they will likely exhibit symptoms of extreme fatigue, irritability and anxiety. Since CBD can relax your pet, it can help to reduce their anxiety. This can help them get a better night’s sleep.
Rich Source of Antioxidants
CBD is a well-known — and powerful — antioxidant. In fact, the US Government issued a patent in 1999 indicating the rich antioxidant properties of cannabinoids.
CBD is even more rich in antioxidants than vitamins C and E. Antioxidants are vital for helping the body reduce damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals can cause many serious diseases — some of which include cancer, heart disease, stroke and Alzheimer’s.
In most cases, the best CBD oils are made with whole-plant extraction, which uses leaves, seeds and stalks.
All of these compounds work together on a united front to enhance the effects of CBD. This creates the “entourage effect” described earlier in this manual. This synergistic effect is what gives CBD oils their therapeutic properties.
In 2008, scientists tested five different compounds found in the cannabis plant. One of the compounds was CBD, but others were tested as well. The scientists found that each cannabinoid demonstrated “potent activity” against multiple antibiotic-resistant strains of a bacteria (MRSA).
It’s promising to know that with more research, CBD can potentially be used to fight against bacteria that are antibiotic-resistant.
If your pet is on antibiotics, you may want to use CBD to help ease the side effects caused by the medication such as nausea, fatigue and allergic reactions.
Improve Holistic Wellness
This wonderful natural component of the hemp plant can produce powerfully therapeutic effects. Just as it is great for you, CBD for dogs and other pets is a powerful way to enhance your pet’s overall holistic wellness and help them tackle disease in a natural way.