1. CBD Is Non-Intoxicating
CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound found in cannabis and h**p. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) can also be found in cannabis and it’s this compound that gives ma*****na some of its psychoactive properties. In short, your dog won’t get “high” from CBD oil, he’ll get the relaxation without the intoxication.
2. CBD Oil Reduces Anxiety
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety or noise phobias? CBD has been extensively studied for its effect on stress and anxiety. Effective for panic and post-traumatic stress disorders.
3. CBD Has Been Shown to Fight Some Forms of Cancer
CBD and other substances found in h**p and cannabis have been found to have an anti-tumor effect. CBD has even been shown to stop cancer cells from growing and increased tumor cell death.
4. CBD Can Treat Seizures And Epilepsy
It’s estimated that up to 5% of dogs suffer from seizures. Most dogs with seizures are put on drugs such as phenobarbital and potassium bromide. While they may help control the seizures, they can be extremely harmful to your dog’s liver and other organs, and the drugs don’t work in all cases.
5. CBD Can Relieve Pain
The cannabinoids in CBD work so well for pain that scientists are considering it as a new class of drugs for the treatment of chronic pain.
6. CBD Can Help With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Animal studies show that CBD can prevent colitis (IBD) and restore normal gut motility in inflammatory bowel disease.
7. CBD Can Reduce Chronic Inflammation
CBD has been shown to decrease the production and release of inflammatory cytokines. CBD is also a powerful antioxidant that’s shown to be more powerful than vitamins C and E.
8. CBD Can Protect The Nervous System And Help With Neurodegenerative
Diseases
For dogs suffering from degenerative myelopathy and other spine and nerve issues, CBD shows a lot of promise. It’s been shown to help patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by protecting the brain cells from toxicity.
For senior dogs, CBD has been shown to protect the brain from cell death caused by free radicals and toxins.
9. CBD Increases Appetite And Helps With Nausea
If you have trouble getting your dog to eat, CBD may help. The National Cancer Institute reports that CBD increases appetite and carries this extra benefit, in addition to controlling cancer.
In animal studies, CBD has also been shown to help with vomiting and nausea, even when they’re the result of toxins and drugs.
10. CBD Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Dr. Bassingthwaighte discovered CBD has been linked to heart health. Studies show it can reduce the damage from damaged blood vessels and irregular heart rates, protect blood vessels from damage and dilate the arteries, and reduce heart rate and blood pressure associated with stress and anxiety.
***Please note all the above statements are in reference to Full Spectrum CBD Oil versus isolate.***