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One of the fastest growing trends in health for both humans and their pets as of late is CBD. Maybe you have seenCBD pet treats or oils on market and are curious if they would benefit your pet. Especially if you have a senior pet or one that is even mobility impaired, there could be advantages to adding CBD to your pet’s life. Let’s take a closer look at CBD for aging pets and if it could be a benefit.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one of many natural compounds in hemp and cannabis plants also known as cannabinoids. Unlike another popular cannabinoid, THC, CBD is not psychoactive and when properly dosed could actually be beneficial for animals and humans alike. CBD is derived from hemp, and in the U.S., products are made using plants with a THC threshold of 0.3% or less. CBD will not get your pet high, but it does have several researched benefits.
CBD works with the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. This is a cell-signaling system both humans and animals have that regulates a number of vital bodily functions. The ECS is responsible for regulating things like pain, sleep, emotions, inflammation, appetite, motor function and more. The interaction CBD has with the ECS is believed to be the cause for CBD’s potentially therapeutic effects.
Researchers are still exploring how CBD works with the ECS but it is thought that by engaging receptors CBD can have positive effects on inflammatory response, pain…
