To relieve chronic and acute pain in dogs, many dog owners give it to their dogs CBD oil. But before you do that, you should find out exactly which ingredients are in the CBD drops for the dog, whether it is safe for the dog and how to dose the CBD drops correctly. So that you don't have to torment yourself with research, I have written the most important information in this post.
What is CBD Oil in relation to dogs?
The first thing you need to know is that CBD is not psychoactive. That means it doesn’t make humans or animals “high”. It is extracted from the female hemp plant. The active ingredient CBD differs in both composition and effect from THC, which is illegal in Germany.
Where is CBD used?
CBD drops are used in both human and veterinary medicine. They are especially popular with dogs. There are now dog biscuits with CBD and many other treats. They are said to relieve pain, anxiety disorders or diseases such as arthritis.
Uses of CBD oil in dogs
CBD oil can help the dog with both mental and physical pain. Dog owners mainly use the CBD drops in the following areas:
Physical pain:
- Arthritis
- Epilepsy
- indigestion
- skin diseases
- Fur problems
- Pain
- Disorders in eating behavior
- weak immune system
- Trouble sleeping
- inflammation
- cancer
- Joint pain in old age
- difficulty concentrating
- Loss of appetite
- Mental suffering:
- anxiety disorders
- Fear in general
- Stress
- Restless behavior
- nervousness
- hyperactivity
How does CBD oil help pets?
Anxiety and external stress
Scared dogs, especially those that are on New Year's Eve, are Ambient noise, Transport, loud drills or Storm Get scared, should be given CBD drops in such situations. The CBD activates certain receptors in the brain. These relax, alleviate the stress and give the dog a certain inner calm.
cancer
It has been scientifically proven that CBD oil inhibits the growth of cancer cells and slows down the spread of tumors to other areas of the body.
In dogs, cancer treatments are made more effective. Because the CBD stimulates the production of killer cells in the immune system. The killer cells recognize infected cells and destroy them.
In addition, CBD oil can relieve nausea. Dogs suffer from nausea particularly often during cancer therapy.
Epileptic seizures
About 5% of dogs suffer from an epileptic seizure at some point. The frequency and strength of epilepsy can be reduced with CBD drops. The reason for this is that the functioning of the nervous system is improved.
Relief from pain
The active ingredient reacts with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain and nervous system. This affects the perception of pain. CBD oil achieves particularly good results for insomnia, nausea, inflammation and joint pain or osteoarthritis.
Effects of CBD drops in the dog's body
Just like humans, dogs have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). CBD interacts with and supports this.
The effect of CBD oil in dogs is based on the fact that the CBD couples to the body's own receptors. On the one hand, the active ingredient couples to the CB1 receptors in the brain. These are mainly responsible for activating the immune system.
To do this, the active ingredient couples to the CB2 receptors in the nervous and immune systems. The CBD supports the regression of pain and inflammation.
In addition, CBD reacts with the glycerine receptors. These play a major role in the perception of pain. This means that CBD oil can relieve pain in both dogs and humans.
What is ECS
The ECS (Endocannabinoid System) is a network of cell receptors and neurotransmitters. This occurs throughout the body and plays an important role in the biological balance.
How quickly do the CBD drops work in dogs?
How quickly and how long CBD oil works on your dog depends on how you administer the CBD drops. There are basically 3 ways to give your dog the CBD oil.
- Under the tongue
- Mix with the feed
- Apply to the skin
To improve your dog's health, you should give your dog CBD drops for at least 2 weeks.
Under the tongue (sublingual)
To do this, drip the CBD oil under the dog's tongue. It should stay under the tongue for a few seconds so that the active ingredient can enter the body through the mucous membrane. Here the CBD oil already works from about 20 minutes. In addition, the effect lasts that way up to 5 hours.
Mix with the feed
You can also mix the oil with the food or add the CBD drops to the treats.
You can also pour the oil onto a spoonful of peanut butter or a piece of ham.
If your dog ingests the CBD through food, it takes time about 1 - 2 hours until the effect occurs. This can have the effect last up to 8 hours.
Rub onto the skin (topical)
If you give your dog creams or ointments, you can mix the oil with them. Apply the mixture to the dog's skin and let it soak in.
If your dog has a lot of fur, you should make sure that the cream really touches the skin.
In this case, the effect will continue about 60 minutes a. Besides, it holds up to 6 hours.
How often should I give my dog the CBD drops?
The frequency of administration of CBD oil depends on the degree of pain and illness. Dogs in pain should be given CBD oil every 8 hours.
However, if your dog suffers from anxiety or behavior problems, he should be given CBD oil once or twice a day. If you are using the oil long-term, you should increase the dose a little every few weeks or months to achieve the same purpose.
The right dosage
Despite the fact that CBD oil is safe, veterinarians recommend a low dose for dogs. Here you can see how to dose the CBD oil for your dog:
- 5 kg: 1 mg - 5 mg
- 10 kg: 2 mg - 10 mg
- 15 kg: 3 mg - 15 mg
- 20 kg: 4 mg - 20 mg
- 25 kg: 5 mg - 25 mg
- 30 kg: 6mg - 30 mg
- 35 kg: 7 mg - 35 mg
- 40 kg: 8 mg - 40 mg
- 45 kg: 9 mg - 45 mg
Can you overdose on CBD oil in dogs?
Fortunately, not much can happen to too much CBD oil. In a peer-reviewed study Dogs were deliberately overdosed on a regular basis to observe the effects of CBD at this level.
There were no adverse differences compared to the group that received the correct dose. There are currently no scientific studies of the long-term side effects of CBD oil in dogs.
Every substance has its lethal dose. In order to give a mouse a fatal overdose of CBD, the mice would have to be injected by the kilo of the active ingredient.
Side effects: are CBD drops safe for dogs?
There are currently very few studies on the subject of CBD in connection with dogs. So far, the results have been good, but side effects cannot be ruled out. Symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting rarely occur. But according to the World Health Organization, CBD is still considered safe. So that there are no interactions with the medication, you should still discuss the intake with your vet.
In a few cases, dogs may also experience the following side effects:
- Dry mouth
- Tremble
- dizziness
- Low blood sugar
- sleepiness
- diarrhea
- Decreased blood pressure
- Dry mouth
Research has shown that CBD can reduce the production of saliva. In this case, your dog will drink a little more water than usual.
Decreased blood pressure
At higher doses, your dog's blood pressure may drop. Even if the drop is small, it can make you feel light-headed for a short time.
sleepiness
CBD is particularly widely used in dogs to treat anxiety. If you dose too high here it can lead to drowsiness in the dog.
Difference Between CBD Oil and Hemp Oil
Both oils are an extraction of the hemp plant. However, the oils are obtained from different parts of the plant. Because while the CBD oil from the blossoms and the leaves are extracted, hemp oil is only extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant.
That is why hemp oil contains hardly any or no CBD, as this active ingredient only develops properly in the plant.
The hemp oil is often used for cooking or in cosmetics. It is particularly beneficial to consume because it contains many essential fatty acids such as omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Due to the high vitamin E content, it is more and more common in cosmetics.
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