Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a debilitating, persistent anxiety disease that can occur after any type of traumatic experience. Despite widespread public knowledge of the condition, little is known about its pathophysiology (how it works) and little study has been undertaken on how to combat it. Fortunately, some study has been done on how… Continue reading PTSD in Dogs: A Natural Remedy for Dogs with Trauma
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CBD vs Phenobarbital for Dogs
There are several different alternatives for pet parents to consider when it comes to controlling seizures in their dogs. Phenobarbital for dogs is one of the most widely administered anti-epileptic medications by veterinarians nowadays. Despite its extensive use, phenobarbital has potentially fatal adverse effects for dogs. While it is generally effective at preventing seizures, Phenobarbital is… Continue reading CBD vs Phenobarbital for Dogs
What’s the Endocannabinoid System?
Consider the phrase "endocannabinoid." The phrase "cannabinoid" is derived from the word "cannabis," and "endo" refers to the fact that it is formed naturally within the body. As a result, "endocannabinoid" actually refers to cannabis-like compounds that exist naturally in our dog's (and our) bodies. P.S. Our dogs, us, our cats, and other mammals all… Continue reading What’s the Endocannabinoid System?
How Dogs React to CBD Oil
Because of their endocannabinoid mechanism, humans have had a lot of success with cannabinoids like CBD. Indeed, as science progresses, it's likely that you've heard some success stories yourself. We have an endocannabinoid pathway, which is why it works for humans. Fortunately, this mechanism has been discovered in all animals. Dogs aren't exempt from this… Continue reading How Dogs React to CBD Oil