A large number of studies have shown that CBD oil can have a positive effect in the relief and treatment of common health problems in humans, without producing psychoactive effects. Pets, like us, can suffer a variety of illnesses and ailments, both mental and physical. Could this component also be used for them?
In general, what determines whether it can be used is the existence of an endocannabinoid system. This system is present in all vertebrate animals, such as humans. Therefore, since the majority of pets that people have in their home are dogs, cats, rabbits or even larger animals such as horses, this requirement is met, so it can be a solution to our pets’ problems.
In addition to vertebrates, amphibians, molluscs and fish, which are also part of the set of animals that are usually kept as pets, have an endocannabinoid system, although their use would have to be examinated more closely.
What benefits does CBD bring to pets?
Sometimes pets experience swelling and pain, regulated by the vanilloid receptor of the brain. By interacting with these types of neurons, the CBD blocks and prevents the receptor from activating and giving the signal to the body to feel pain.
Some pets, such as dogs, are susceptible to disorders such as depression and anxiety. Some reports recorded by veterinarians and experts in the field have shown that the use of CBD oil can help to stabilize and normalize chemical fluctuations that result from this type of health problem. Specifically, if we talk about anxiety, some people use it for those times when their dogs suffer due to loneliness or fear caused by events such as fireworks.
Another of the evils that some animals suffer are seizures, which originate in the brain and manifest themselves in the form of a strong tremor. They are quite difficult to treat, therefore, CBD does nor eliminate them completely, but it has been shown to reduce them both in intensity and quantity.
Pets can face a worse disease due to the difficulty in eating food that some of them induce. In this regard, it has been shown that CBD can stimulate appetite and decrease discomfort or nausea.
Finally, in addition to improving cardiovascular health, it can also treat very common diseases such as autoimmune or inflammatory bowel or neurodegenerative and nervous system diseases, and it has a significant impact on the prevention of one of the worst diseases they can face, such as cancer.
