Both Marijuana and Hemp come from the Cannabis plant. Hemp has more CBD, therefore has less THC; and Marijuana has more THC, therefore has less CBD. A full spectrum hemp extract works best for pets since they are more sensitive to THC than humans. compounds go through additional processing, the benefits of the plant are diminished and the incidence of side effects is increased. One of the biggest reasons full spectrum is so important is because the cannabinoids and terpenes all work together to enhance each other. This effect is called the Entourage Effect, and makes it possible for different cannabinoids to interact to achieve maximum effects ensuring maximum results. What is a COA? A CBD product’s Certificate of Analysis, or COA, is a document with lab results showing you exactly what is in the product you are purchasing for your pet. This report will give you the specific quantity for each cannabinoid, including CBD and THC, that is in the product. This is how you can be sure that you are indeed buying a full-spectrum CBD product. The report will also show you what is NOT in your product, specifically toxins or heavy metals, so you know your CBD pet product is safe. Arthritis & Joint Pain CBD is super effective at reducing the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and joint pain. This is one of the most researched subjects in the application of cannabis medicine for pets. CBD and other compounds found in a full spectrum hemp extract (such as THC, CBC, CBG, and THCV) are known to reduce inflammation throughout the body. In most cases of arthritis, the pain that our dogs feel is a direct result of inflammation in their joints. By soothing that inflammation, we can address the cause of the problem and also alleviate the hurt. A Baylor College of Medicine study found significant improvements in dogs with Osteoarthritis who received consistent doses of full spectrum hemp extract. Conventional veterinarians often prescribe NSAIDs, which can lead to joint and soft tissue deterioration. They can also damage your dog’s liver and kidneys. CBD is a safe anti-inflammatory alternative, without any of the negative side effects associated with pharmaceuticals. Seizures CBD has been used by humans to manage seizures for years and has shown great success in both animals and people. In fact, in 2003 the U.S. government patented CBD as a neuroprotectant. A recent study assessed the short-term effect of CBD on seizure frequency in 16 dogs. Researchers found that 89 percent of dogs who received CBD in the clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures. Additionally, there was a significant association between the degree of seizure reduction and the amount of CBD concentration in the bloodstream. Antiepileptic medications, such as phenobarbital, are prescribed by most veterinarians to treat epilepsy and seizures. In addition to causing sedation, nausea, vomiting, and neurotoxicity in younger animals, one of the most significant side effects of phenobarbital is stress and damage to the liver. Cancer There are many ways that CBD may help with cancer. It’s not only an effective way to fight the cancer itself, but it can help by improving quality of life. In addition to direct anti- cancerous properties, CBD and the other cannabinoids in a full spectrum hemp extract also have anti-nausea, pain managing and immunomodulatory effects. In 2020, the first canine-specific CBD and cancer study was published. Researchers found CBD stopped cancer cells from spreading, as well as helping trigger apoptosis (natural cell death) and autophagy (the clearing out of damaged cell parts). According to research and my experience, a Full Spectrum Hemp extract will: • Inhibit tumor growth (via apoptosis) • Trigger death of cancer cells (via apoptosis) • Inhibit the formation of blood vessels that feed tumors (angiogenesis) • Discourage the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another (metastasis)
