How Can CBD help my dog?
- Relieve Pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Kill or slow down bacteria growth
- Reduce risk of artery blockage
- Reduce blood sugar levels
- Inhibit cell growth in tumors/cancer cells
- Treat psoriasis
- Reduce vomiting and nausea
- Tranquilizing, used to manage psychosis
- Reduce seizures and convulsion
- Suppress muscle spasms
- Relieve anxiety
- Promote bone growth
- Reduce contractions in the small intestines
- Protect nervous system degeneration
How CBD Works in Dogs
The Endocannabinoid system in dogs is part of what maintains the natural balance in the body and it is usually stimulated by endocannabinoids (which are produced internally). However, the endocannabinoid system can also be stimulated by external cannabinoids, including Cannabidiol (CBD) – the non-phsycoactive compound found in industrial hemp.
Cannabinoid CB1 & CB2 Receptor Locations in Dogs
How CBD Functions
The Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is a group of endogenous cannabinoid receptors that are located throughout the body. It has two kinds of receptors: CB1 & CB2.
CB1 receptors are mostly in the brain and central nervous system.
CB2 receptors are mostly in peripheral organs, especially immune cells.
CB1 & CB2
- Immune system
- Liver
- Bone marrow
- Pancreas
- Brainstem
CB1
- Brain
- Lungs
- Vascular system
- Muscles
- Gastrointestinal tract
- Reproductive organs
CB2
- Spleen
- Bones
- Skin
- Glial cells
(parts of the brain)
Cannabinoid Receptor Locations in the Dog Brain
Cerebral Cortex
Plays a role in memory, thinking, awareness and consciousness
Hypothalamus
Governs metabolic processes such as appetite
Amygdala
Plays a role in emotions
Hippocampus
Is key to memory storage and recall
Basal Ganglia
Governs motor skills and learning
Cerebellum
Governs coordination and muscle control
Brain Stem
Controls many basic functions including vomiting reflex, blood pressure and heart rate
Also plays a role in pain sensation, muscle tone, and movement
The Difference Between Phytocannabinoid Rich Hemp Oil and Hemp Oil
CBD is an active compound (called a cannabinoid) that is found in mature hemp plants – in most strains, it is found in abundance throughout the leaves, flowers, and even the stems. This is the compound that is responsible for all of the medical and therapeutic benefits. The extraction process is expensive and sophisticated, but it is necessary to ensure premium quality phytocannabinoid rich hemp oil. We use CO2 processing for our extraction method.
Hemp Oils are 99% of the time extracted from hemp seeds, which contain minimum amounts of CBD.
