CBD for Your BFF: A Natural Painkiller for Your Fur Babies
CBD is quickly becoming a go-to medication for humans and pets alike. Because we have the same endocannabinoid system as our furry little friends, we tend to respond to CBD’s healing qualities in the same way. For the past decade, CBD has been a natural way for people to relieve a variety of problems from minor to major diseases and pains; because of our shared ECS, our pets can experience the same soothing effects of CBD. Hooray! There is nothing more important than making sure our loyal pals are as healthy and happy as they can be so if your pet is exhibiting signs of pain and/or discomfort, here are some things you should know about the natural pain killer that is cannabidiol.
Like humans…
Our pets are prone to joint pain and inflammation. Scientific studies show that CBD helps to fight inflammation and fortunately, research continues to grow on the extent of the cannabinoid’s healing properties. Some studies even suggest that CBD is 20x stronger than aspirin when it comes to providing anti-inflammatory properties. Through all of the theories and speculation, one thing is for sure in that this kind of relief makes a huge difference in our daily lives. Naturally, it makes a difference in the lives of our pets, too! When our pets are experiencing discomfort, it can be difficult for them to express their feelings to us due to the whole “not being able to talk” thing (if you have a talking animal, you should probably contact Ellen ASAP). The first step in identifying whether or not CBD can be helpful to your pet is recognizing your pet’s signs of discomfort.
Pets have a variety of non-verbal ways to make their pain known to their owners. This may include:
- Lack of Mobility
- Decreased Appetite
- Excessive Panting
- Sad disposition
- Limping
- Stiffness
…and more
If your pet is experiencing one or more of these signs or others, then CBD might be the ticket to putting the pep back in their step.
CBD may be a better alternative to prescription medication
When it comes to our pets, natural healing is a safe way to promote a long and happy life together. Given the available research and case studies on using CBD as a painkiller, there are currently no known side effects. Certain prescription medications administered to cats and dogs have been known to cause serious irritation, often making them feel worse before feeling better. These side effects can be minimal to extreme, from skin irritation and lack of mobility to seizures and severe abdominal pain. This is certainly not what we want for our companions! Opting in for a balanced dose of CBD may just be what the vet ordered.
CBD is a known anticonvulsant, a powerful painkiller, and an antiemetic.
This means it can be helpful for your pet when they are experiencing seizures and tremors, acute and chronic pain, nausea and vomiting. It is important to note that while CBD can not altogether cure serious illness in pets such as cancer, it can help out with the intensity of their pain. Administering CBD is simple for both pet and owner as there are a variety of ways to get the cannabinoid into your pet’s system. This includes:
- Edibles (homemade or purchased treats)
- CBD Oil (organic or hemp products)
- Tinctures
- Topicals
- Capsules
At Birch + Fog, we offer a variety of CBD products made exclusively for pets, so talk to your vet and decide whether or not CBD is the right fit for your furry, scaly or feathered best friend.
*Birch + Fog is dedicated to providing information only and not medical advice. Birch + Fog is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always enquire with a health care professional concerning any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment options.
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Giving CBD to my older dog is something i have been wanting to do for a long time
I’d love to see an article that incorporates an interview with a vet
Woah I didn’t know this , that’s awesome!
I would love to try CBD for my older cat. She’s extremely anxious and think it could give her some well needed relief.
CBD treats would be a super easy way for my pet to take medicine, love this.
Great article!
My sister used CBD with her elderly cat. Life-changing. 🙂
This is so cool for my elderly kitty! He is in so much pain this could help him so so much!
So I have heard that it is great for dogs with allergies and then low and behold my new puppy gets diagnosed with allergies and has to eat kangaroo! I am on the road to finding some CBD for him to take. This is such a great option and I hope it works
I had no idea! I always though Canni was bad for your pets, this was so imformative! Having 4 fur babies of my own, my orders will def be changing to help not only myself, but my fur babies as well!
My kitty has arthritis in her hind legs and back end and I’ve been wanting to switch her medicine to a more natural alternative. I would likely try topicals because she is an older cat!
Love all of the information that you guys share!!
Our 8 year old black lab had bone cancer this year. We amputated here leg, put her on CBD oil and started her on chemotherapy. When they found a few spots in her lungs that were tiny, we started her on a 50/50 CBD/THC oil. It helped her sleep better and generally seemed to make her less anxious/restless.
So cool. It’s good to know there is an alternative for pain relief for pets.
Hoping to try cbd on our anxious dog!
Another interesting read, love hearing about this stuff for pets…
My old girl Emma takes CBD for her cushings and diabetes (along with insulin) and it helps her a lot!
CBD is so good for your pets, Vets have proven!
This article was very helpful for me, my one year old brown lab suffers from car anxiety and It breaks my heart to see his struggle on our road trips. Defiantly looking into getting some treat or drops for my furry friends
I didn’t even know that you could do this for your pets. My kittens have been sick this is awesome
I’d love to start trying CBD with my dog! She’s turning 12 this year, and I’ve found that she sometimes has a bit harder time moving/jumping than she used to.
Such an informative post. My 12.5 year old Golden Rotti X has really bad hips. This may not fix his ailments but I’m sure it would definitely help make his quality of life much better!
I’ll have to try this for my old pup!
Helps my dogs alot CBD
I really hope this works!
Wow, I had no idea cannabis products could be used in all these different ways, definitely something I’m gonna bring up next vet visit !
I learned something new today! Don’t have any furbabies of my own but I will deff share this info with my friends
Sometimes give my good boy CBD because he has sore back legs, its the only thing that makes him more comfortable
Really informative and well researched!
Works wonders for my 15 yo large breed dogs joint pain.
I never knew this
what are tinctures and topicals and how would you get your pet to take it?
I’m still not 100% sure about the psychotherapeutic effects on dogs.
Yaasss 👏🏼👏🏼 Seriously considering CBD for my senior cat
Knowing that CBD can do as much for an animal as It can for a human is really great to know. I think anytime we can treat pain with natural remedies over chemicals is a giant win for us as humans, so animals being able to benefit the same way is fantastic.
I’m definitely gonna buy some for my pets hehehe
My pup loves her raw cbd treats 💚💚
Omg I love my pets this is so cool!
Sweet am thinking about trying cbd for my cats joints and muscles as he is old
Wow had no idea. I love this and can’t wait to try some Cbd for our fur baby.
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My older dog has arthritis in her legs and I’m convinced the CBD dog treats help ease the pain, she loves them!
I thought it would harmful for pets to be introduced to CBD but reading this article has changed some of my opinions!
My large dog has a problem with her back leg. I am definitely going to be doing more research about this for her!
I wish I would of known this a few months ago, could of really helped my dog suffer less before he went to heaven <3 For next time!!!
This is so cool!! Never thought about this!
👌
Very interesting and informative read!
CBD has been so helpful for my senior dog.
I had no idea!
This is such a forward thinking article and it’s great that we are discovering Canni can help all kinds <3
Good info, I’m looking forward to sharing this info with my friend.
CBD worked wonders for my dogs anxiety!! She did a complete turn around after starting, such a happy friendly puppy-esque attitude afterwards
Had no clue. This is great!
Cbd gave my senior boxer another chance at life
💛
I’ve always been nervous about giving this to my doggo, but my sister’s old girl is seriously slowing down and has a lot of issues – just not the same pup. I think this may be a great option for her!
My pup is always drawn to my cannabis!
🙂
I didnt know that we share the same ECS. This is such great information to know if you’re a pet owner
I really want to try out some type of CBD product on my friends cat because she constantly just itches and now she looks like a zombie Kitty because she is itching herself so much their hair is gone on certain parts.
Hoping there are products available for cats soon!
Yes! Our fur babies deserve some TLC too! ❤️
I have some Mary’s Medibles CBD oil. I wonder if I could dose this for my doggies?
interesting article
Love that this is becoming a more popular option.