Plant Power Supplements newsletter and audio discuss cannabidiol for pets and how CBD can assist with a wide range of common challenges with pet illnesses. Today in this audio newsletter, we outline the benefits of CBD for your pet, so let’s begin.

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Mammals and Their Shared Biology: Why CBD Works for Pets

Approximately 6,400 species of mammals have been described and divided into 27 separate categories. The study of mammals is called mammalogy. The largest orders of mammals, by number of species, are the rodents, hedgehogs, moles, and shrews. Then there are us humans and many other mammals listed here. The sperm whale, blue whale, rat, bat, polar bear, black bear, cougar, lion, panther, leopard, wolf, cow, goat, sheep, pig, dog, cat, horse, camel, elephant, and on they go. These species all share an olfactory system and the same or very similar receptors that contribute to their biology. Today we’ll focus on the human pet population consisting primarily of dogs, cats, horses, and pigs… Yes, some people have pigs as pets.

Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoids: A Safe and Effective Choice for Pets

The primary point of this video is to illustrate the benefits of cannabinoids, especially CBD, on your pets and drive home the fact that non-psychotropic (meaning will not make you high) cannabinoids like CBD, CBG, and CBN work just as well on your pet as they do on humans. Every single video within the Plant Power Supplement library that educates on the benefits of these compounds has the same affinity for your pet. This, however, is not true for THC.

Why Pets Should Avoid THC in CBD Products

It is not advisable to give your pet a CBD product that contains THC. Why not give THC to your dog, you ask? THC can cause neuro-inflammation in the brain and increase anxiety, so steer clear of any CBD product with THC, typically referred to as full-spectrum CBD.

CBD for Pets: Quality Matters in a Crowded Market

CBD for pets is a crowded space, but not all CBD products are the same. Quality CBD products must be made with high standards in mind. The primary use of CBD is its anti-inflammatory effects on the cardiovascular system, which makes CBD a useful choice for your dog, cat, or horse as they age.

Calming Effects of CBD For Anxious Pets

Another highly effective use is the anti-anxiety benefit of CBD for your pet, as it has a calming effect and can be used to help calm your pet during holidays when fireworks are common. Fireworks can freak out your pet because their sense of hearing is dramatically more sensitive.

CBD for Stressful Events: Vet Visits and Travel

Additionally, taking your pet to the vet for a checkup can be a stressful time, whether you crate your pet or not. Delivering a moderate dose to your pet will allow them to feel calm for the trip and the checkup. Travel can also be a stressful time for your pet, so using CBD prior to a long road trip or flight will also make it less stressful.

Determining the Right CBD Dose for Your Pet

As with humans, there is no way to know the specific dose, so you will need to experiment with a small dose like 5mg and see how your pet responds. If there is no response, double the dose to 10mg and continue to increase slowly each day until you see the result. You will know when you see it.

CBD Products From Plant Power Supplements

Plant Power Supplements has several natural pet treats in a biscuit form in 5mg CBD and 10mg CBD each. They also have a wide range of THC-free oils and tinctures to choose from for your pet.