How Hemp Might Help Your Dog
Many of you are already successfully using hemp derived products as a natural way to help you deal with stress, daily aches, mood, sleep, and more. You might not have thought about how it may help your dog. As our close companions, they also experience many of the same challenges we do. Dogs show stress by excessive barking, destructive or compulsive repetitive behaviors, pacing or panting. Many older dogs have sore hips, knees or backs, just like their human counterparts. Dog owners are experiencing great results using hemp extract to promote overall well-being.
It turns out that all mammals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). Compounds found in the hemp plant interact with the body via the endocannabinoid system, like a lock and key. The ECS is an interconnected chain of receptors that reside in the brain, nervous system, glands, and organs. These receptors help with health and healing. Let's look at the two most common issues--inflammation and stress.
How might hemp oil help my dog with daily soreness?
Inflammation is an aspect of the body's immune response. We all know how post-exercise muscle soreness feels one or two days later. Our dogs feel this, too. Commonly, inflammation is managed with veterinarian prescribed treatments, which can have side effects. Hemp extract is a natural alternative, which has been shown to be highly effective in easing joint stiffness due to normal daily exercise and activity.
Can hemp oil help calm my dog?
Dogs love their families so much that they often feel stress due to separation. They can also feel frightened by loud noises like thunder storms. Some dogs find traveling, grooming, and vet visits distressing. Hemp extract has been shown to promote calm in all those situations. Giving your dog some hemp oil or a hemp infused edible could help him feel calmer and more relaxed.
More studies are underway, but anecdotal evidence is strong. Hemp oil may help your dog in many ways, including stress, stiffness or soreness, stress, appetite, mobility and more. It's considered a safe alternative to many traditional treatments. We always recommend you talk to your veterinarian before trying hemp oil, and hope you will discover its many benefits for yourself!