CBD & Pet Wellness
How CBD Products Can Help Relieve Joint Pain in Your Dog
Is your beloved pet suffering from joint pain? Canine osteoarthritis is a very common condition for dogs across the globe, and research has shown that it can affect up to 25% of all dogs over the age of one. Seeing your pet in pain and distress can be very upsetting for owners, and as the condition worsens, your pet can even begin to have mobility issues.
Although there is no cure for canine osteoarthritis, there are various treatments available to help reduce the discomfort and inflammation. In recent years, the use of CBD products has been particularly useful in assisting owners to improve the condition of their pets, allowing them to enjoy a greater quality of life.
What is canine osteoarthritis?
Canine osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that sees progressive inflammation of the joints as the cartilage deteriorates. This can be caused by age, continuous stress, illness, and injury, and as the cartilage breaks down, it results in decreased motion, pain, and bone spurs.
Who is at higher risk?
Canine osteoarthritis can occur in any joint in the dog’s body, but most commonly, it will impact their limbs and lower spine. Although it can occur in any dog, certain breeds and lifestyles are at a higher risk, including:
- Larger breeds
- Obesity
- Old age
- Stress from constant activity
- Previous injury such as fractures
- Lyme disease
- Poor nutrition
- Genetics
Although some dogs are more predisposed to suffering from canine osteoarthritis, regular visits to the vet can help to improve your dog’s fitness and ensure the condition is diagnosed early.
How can CBD oil help canine osteoarthritis?
CBD oil is a known anti-inflammatory, and research from the Baylor College of Medicine found that those dogs taking higher doses over a four-week period saw significant improvement in their mobility. Alongside the increased movement, these dogs also had a greater quality of life, with researchers noticing they had reduced pain and seemed happier.
Those benefits did not end when the experiment stopped. A follow-up examination two weeks later found that those dogs who were given higher CBD doses were still showing signs of improvement compared to the placebo groups.
Additional studies further support the research from the Baylor College of Medicine. One such study was by Cornell University, which examined how traditional CBD oil and CBD liposomal formulation helped treat the signs of osteoarthritis in dogs.
Benefits
CBD interacts with the body’s natural endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating and balancing our response and cell communication. The use of CBD oil helps to control this system and can provide an array of benefits, including:
Better pain management
CBD is able to help to provide your pet with better pain management, helping to reduce the discomfort of the condition.
Reduce inflammation
Canine osteoarthritis is caused by inflammation in the joints, and as a natural anti-inflammatory, CBD reduces the impact this has on the joints.
Relaxes your pet
Canine osteoarthritis can cause your dog to become restless as the pain and discomfort worsen. CBD oil will help your pet to relax, allowing them to enjoy greater quality sleep and rest.
Looking for CBD products for your dog?
CBD products can help to relieve the pain, discomfort, and immobility that your pet is struggling with. Here at Brand Nutrition USA, we pride ourselves on offering an array of innovative products specifically designed to help your pet.
From tinctures and bath bombs to nose and paw salve and relief sticks, we offer a wide range of CBD-based products, helping relieve the many symptoms your canine can have. Check out our full range of products for your pet here.
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