How CBD Works in Pets

CBD works in pets by interacting with something called the "endocannabinoid system" (ECS). This system plays a crucial role in maintaining balance in the body, helping with things like managing pain, reducing stress, and promoting healthy digestion.

Here’s how it works:

1. CBD enters the body: When pets consumes CBD, whether through treats, oil, or other products, the CBD is absorbed and starts to move through their system.
2. CBD interacts with receptors: The body has special receptors, called CB1 and CB2, which are part of the ECS. These receptors are located in many areas, including the brain, immune cells, and skin. Think of these receptors as locks, and CBD is like a key that fits into these locks to trigger different responses in the body.
3. CBD helps regulate functions: When CBD binds to these receptors, it helps the body function more efficiently. For example, it can help calm anxious pets, relieve discomfort, or improve their appetite. Rather than altering the mind, it helps the body restore balance.

It’s important to know that CBD doesn't cause a "high" or intoxication in pets. It simply supports the body’s natural processes to help them feel better.

CBD for Pets Comes in Three Spectrums

Full Spectrum CBD

Full spectrum CBD is the most complete form of CBD, containing all the natural compounds found in the hemp plant, including CBD, other cannabinoids (like a small, legal amount of THC), terpenes, flavonoids, and essential oils. What sets full spectrum CBD apart is its ability to harness the power of the entourage effect—the synergistic interaction of all these compounds working together to maximize benefits. This makes full spectrum CBD the best choice for providing comprehensive support for your pet’s overall health.

For pets, the entourage effect can lead to greater relief from issues like anxiety, discomfort, and stress. The presence of a small, legal amount of THC (under 0.3%) helps enhance the effects of CBD and the other cannabinoids, ensuring that your pet receives the full therapeutic potential of the hemp plant. While the THC content is minimal and safe, it plays an important role in making full spectrum CBD the most effective option for pets seeking natural, well-rounded relief.

Broad Spectrum CBD

Broad spectrum CBD is similar to full spectrum in that it contains a variety of cannabinoids and terpenes, but one key element is missing: THC. Without THC, broad spectrum CBD may not offer the complete entourage effect that full spectrum provides. THC, even in the small, legal amounts found in full spectrum products, can be an important part of the synergy that makes CBD work its best. This means full spectrum CBD may offer more comprehensive support for your pet’s well-being, as all the cannabinoids and terpenes work together in harmony.

CBD Isolate

CBD isolate is the purest form of CBD, containing only CBD and none of the other beneficial cannabinoids, terpenes, or plant compounds that naturally occur in hemp. While some may consider it for pets who might be sensitive to these additional compounds, CBD isolate lacks the entourage effect—the combined action of cannabinoids working together for maximum benefit. This means that CBD isolate may not provide the same broad range of effects as full spectrum CBD, which offers a more comprehensive, natural approach to supporting your pet’s health.