Older Dogs With Arthritis Can Be Cured With CBD Oil
Older dogs often suffer from arthritis. New research shows us that CBD oil significantly improves symptom relief for this type of disease.
Osteoarthritis in dogs
Osteoarthritis is also called "erosion of the cartilage" or arthritis. This disorder in the joints of the body which includes loss of joint cartilage, growth of bone lumps and an inflammatory effect. One in five dogs will suffer from some form of arthritis in their lifetime. Especially in the old age of it. Dogs with arthritis experience a lot of pain ...
As well as behavioral changes such as reluctance to stand and walk, to limp. Like difficulty running and climbing stairs. The main causes of arthritis in dogs are genetic and common in purebred dogs. Particularly in certain breeds such as Labrador and German Shepherd.
Treatment of arthritis in dogs today relies primarily on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and pain relievers such asopthalgine or norepinephrine. However, the problem with taking this type of medicine is the damage they do to the kidneys and the digestive system. Thus, it is necessary to find another treatment.
CBD for arthritis relief
In a new study conducted by researchers at Cornell University in New York City, a group of 22 dogs with osteoarthritis were treated with different doses of CBD oil. Some dogs were given CBD at 2mg per kg. Others were given 8 mg / kg and some were given oil that contained no CBD at all. These served as a control group, with a placebo.
The pain levels and function of the dogs were evaluated by their owners and veterinarians. Also, no one knew which group the dog was in. The study found a significant decrease in pain and a significant increase in activity level in dogs treated with CBD. Obviously, the other placebo group, on the other hand, suffered a slight increase in pain ...
Previous studies have previously shown that CBD has medical potential to help and relieve dogs, for example In previous research from the University of Colorado, which found a reduction of up to 89 in the number of seizure frequency in dogs epileptics. It should be remembered that unlike CBD, which is a non-psychoactive component; that consuming THC can be dangerous for dogs.
