Dolores Brockington As the world gains more knowledge on the positive effects of cannabis, most dog owners have found a way to use it for medical purposes. However, using a CBD pet tincture is confusing to many people, with marijuana being illegal in most parts of the globe. This is why most owners use hemp, another type of cannabis, to carry out therapeutic solutions.
This brings us to the question; what is the difference between marijuana and hemp? Let’s check it out.
Comparison Between Marijuana and Hemp
Even though they come from a similar source, that is, the Sativa Cannabis plant, marijuana is toxic to dogs. This is because it contains more THC, a type of cannabinoid, with hemp having less than 0.3% of THC. And with dogs having more cannabinoid receptors than humans, they are more vulnerable to the toxicity effects.
On the other hand, CBD cannabinoid, which has therapeutic effects, is higher in hemp than in marijuana.
Benefits of Using CBD for Dogs
Before we dive into the benefits of using hemp, you need to first understand how CBD works. Vertebrates contain an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which binds to cannabinoid receptors. Over the past years, specialists identified two common cannabinoid receptors, that is, CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors occur predominantly in peripheral organs, the brain, and the nervous system.
CBD works by balancing out the function of your dog’s body. If any of the functions is out of homeostasis, the ECS will be stimulated, thereby alerting the cannabinoid receptors. Some of the bodily functions include appetite, sleep, the response of the immune system, coordination and movement, mood, metabolism, pleasure, and memory.
How Hemp Can Help Your Dog
Mostly, CBD is used on dogs to relieve pain, although other reasons like seizures, aggression, arousing appetite, tumors, anxiety, skin disorders, glaucoma, and neurological disorders can influence this action. Since the early 2000s, scientists have proved that CBD hemp can effectively cure these conditions.
Using hemp can also treat serious diseases like cancer and arthritis. For the case of arthritis, using hemp can help eradicate pain and joint inflammation, thereby attaining normal mobility. When it comes to the deadly cancerous disease, it is known to slow down the multiplication of cancer cells, thus extending the lifespan of your dog.
Hemp may take a little longer, even days, before showing its effectiveness.
Dosage Requirement
Just like human medicine, administering CBD to dogs also requires particular dosages. Therefore you should consider factors like age, size, and more, or ask for medical assistance. Most experts recommend giving at least one drop of CBD oil per 10 pounds of weight in a day. Do this for a week before transitioning to giving the dose twice a day.
A healthy dog is a happy dog, and many dog owners who use CBD hemp can tell you so. However, it is important to first consult your veterinarian before providing any dosage. This is because apart from CBD oils, there are other types of dosages lining up your local store, like CBD dog chews, biscuits, crystals, pills, capsules, and more.
