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What is CBD Oil for Dogs?

Aug 19, 2022

Wondering about CBD for dogs and how it all works? CBD is short for cannabidiol, which is one of the 100 natural compounds also known as cannabinoids found in the hemp plant. CBD for dogs has been found to naturally promote calmness, support hip and joint health, boost the immune system, support a healthy digestive system, and much more. Whether you’re browsing the internet or in your local pet store searching for products to help naturally promote calmness or ease discomfort in your pet, you may have come across CBD for dogs. With so many CBD supplements on the market, it may be confusing to navigate what CBD is, how it works, and what exactly it can do for your pet’s overall health status. With so many possible health benefits, administering CBD to your dog daily can be a great option for your dog’s overall wellness!

How does CBD work in my dog’s body?

Humans and animals alike all have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). When CBD oil is consumed, it activates your dog’s ECS. The ECS then creates a two-way communication system between the brain and other systems in your pet’s body, such as the nervous system, immune system, digestive system, and more. This is why you may hear about CBD helping out in so many areas of the body. 

At Pet Releaf, we utilize a full spectrum hemp extract in our products, which means the extraction facility extracts from the entire hemp plant to retrieve all of the beneficial cannabinoids found in the plant, including CBD. When all of the cannabinoids work together in the body, it’s known as the entourage effect. The multiple cannabinoid profile works with the ECS receptors to help your dog’s body function at optimum levels of health

graphic of how cbd works in a dog's body

What can dogs use CBD for?

As CBD oil can be beneficial in so many areas of your dog’s body, it’s often administered daily for specific health needs. Many of the common uses of Pet Releaf CBD for dogs are situational stress, hip and joint discomfort, digestive health, as well as supporting a healthy immune system. At Pet Releaf, we offer a variety of CBD pet products in the forms of CBD hemp oils for dogs, Hemp Oil Capsules, Edibites, and Canna Care Topical to support your dog’s general discomfort they may experience daily.

Hip and Joint Discomfort

Whether your dog is beginning to show signs of aging or is an overactive puppy who sometimes gets sore after a long day at the dog park, CBD for dogs may help ease your joint discomfort! Although we recommend administering our CBD oil daily for maximum benefits, you can always administer on an as-needed basis. If you and your dog just arrived home from a long, strenuous hike and you notice your dog experiencing joint discomfort, try administering our oil to help support their joints as well as help them relax. We have recommended usage amounts on all of our CBD pet products based on your pet’s weight located on our box, bottles, and bags so you have a clear starting amount for when you begin administering CBD to your dog.

Situational Stress

When uncertain situations arise like loud fireworks, thunderstorms, or trips to the veterinarian or groomer, it can most likely make our pets feel uneasy. Luckily, CBD oil for dogs has the potential to promote calmness and relaxation in your dog’s body. We recommend administering your dog’s CBD oil recommended usage amount about an hour before a stressful situation. This way, the CBD has time to take effect before any of the chaos begins.

CBD Oil For Dogs For Situational Stress

Immunity Booster

At Pet Releaf, we view our CBD for dogs as pet products for a lifetime! Whether your dog is a puppy or a senior dog, administering CBD oil daily can benefit dogs of all ages. As CBD may help enhance the immune system response in your pet’s body, it can be a great supplement to help keep your dog’s body in peak condition as they go through the stages of life. Our CBD-infused Edibites also include our full spectrum hemp extract with naturally occurring CBD and can be an easy chew to administer to your dog everyday!

Digestive Health

Just as an upset stomach is never fun for us humans, it’s also not so fun to see your puppy struggle with an upset tummy either. CBD for dogs may also help promote a healthy digestive system and work as a digestive aid. Try administering your dog’s CBD oil to help support normal bowel function. Our Hemp Oils come in two different versions. We have our standard Hemp Oil that should be administered on an empty stomach for max absorption and our Liposome Hemp Oils that can be administered during mealtime without losing any effectiveness. If your dog doesn’t have much of an appetite and won’t take to the food, our standard Hemp Oils may be your best bet. If your dog needs something bland and light for their upset stomach, try these Five Foods to Feed Your Dog When He’s Sick and administer your dog’s recommended usage amount of our Liposome Hemp Oils on top. 

About Pet Releaf

When you’re looking to buy CBD for dogs online or in-store, there are some key differentiators about Pet Releaf compared to other brands that you may want to consider. Our CBD pet products are 100% human-grade and sourced from U.S. hemp farms located right here in Colorado. The hemp farms we partner with practice sustainable and organic farming methods and we have our products tested regularly by 3rd party laboratories. Our product testing ensures the quality and potency of our pet CBD products, so you can feel safe administering our products to your pets! Plus, the extraction facility used in the manufacturing process only utilizes a supercritical CO2 extraction method to extract the beneficial cannabinoids from the hemp plants to ensure no toxic solvents are being used during the process.

How do I select the right CBD oil for my dog?

If you’re on the search for the best Pet Releaf product to benefit your dog’s specific health needs, try our product finder! Our product finder gives you a custom CBD product recommendation based on your pet’s age, weight, and health status. 

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