Hello, this is Naoko Miyazaki from Milobina.
CBD (cannabidiol) has the effect of regulating the overall condition of the body, such as sleep and mental and physical fatigue.
In fact, it can also be used on animals other than humans. Many ``CBD products for pets'' are being produced mainly in Europe and America, and they are gaining popularity. And it is now available in Japan as well.
The theme of this article is ``How can CBD oil help the health of your beloved pet?''
CBD is effective for living things with an endocannabinoid system (ECS)
It has already been reported in Europe and America that CBD has a positive effect on the health of pets.
Many living things, including humans and mammals, produce physiologically active substances called endocannabinoids in their bodies.
It maintains the body's homeostasis by binding to cannabinoid receptors found in many nerve cells and immune cells throughout the body.
This mechanism is called the endocannabinoid system (ECS), and its scope extends to all physiological functions such as body temperature, appetite, sleep, immunity, pain, emotions, and memory.
Recent research shows that the ability to maintain homeostasis deteriorates due to strong external stress and aging, leading to poor health and illness.
Furthermore, it has been found that taking CBD when suffering from such disorders stimulates cannabinoid receptors and restores the body's balance.
In other words, if you are a creature with an ECS like humans, you can improve your physical condition by taking CBD.
However, this does not mean that you can use CBD in the same way as humans. Next, we will introduce the things you should be careful about when giving CBD to your pet.
Advice on giving CBD oil to pets
There are three things to keep in mind when giving CBD oil to your pet:
1. Quantity
2. Ingredients (especially the presence or absence of THC)
3. Safety of CBD products for pets
1. Quantity
Pets are often smaller than humans, so the recommended dose is 0.1 to 0.5 mg per kg of body weight. For a pet weighing 5 kg, the dose is 0.5 mg to 2.5 mg.
Just like humans, start with a small amount, and if you see improvement in your symptoms, continue with the same amount, but if not, increase the amount a little.
If you use Mary Jane's "CBD oil" that Milobina handles, you can rest assured that the CBD content per drop (approximately 0.022ml) is clearly specified.
By the way, the CBD content per drop (approximately 0.022ml) of "CBD Drops MCT Oil Base 500mg 5%" is 1.1mg.
2. Ingredients (especially the presence or absence of THC)
Pets (especially dogs) have more cannabinoid receptors than humans and are said to be more sensitive to THC.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is one of the components contained in the cannabis plant, and it has effects such as ``feeling euphoria'' and ``getting high'' and is addictive, and is subject to regulation in Japan.
Products that come into Japan through legal channels do not contain THC, but there are some countries in Europe and America where CBD products that contain THC are legal, so we recommend purchasing from a store you can trust. Masu.
If you are giving it to your pet for the first time, it is best to use a product called an isolate that contains only CBD.
3. Safety of CBD products for pets
Compared to products imported for human consumption, the quality checks for products for pets may be less strict. If you are careful, it may be safe to use products intended for humans on pets.
In the case of Manager Nonko's beloved cat, Mon-chan
Manager Milobina Nonko gives her cat Mon-chan one drop of ``CBD Drops MCT Oil Base 500mg 5%'' a day.
Mon-chan is 18 years old. This is an age-related disease in which the thyroid becomes more active and secretes more thyroid hormone into the blood.
He has symptoms of excessive appetite, but eating too much can damage his internal organs, so in parallel with veterinary treatment, I decided to give him CBD oil to suppress his appetite.
Although it is not possible to clearly distinguish whether it was the effect of the medicine or the effect of the CBD oil, it seems that her appetite subsided after a while after starting the treatment.
In small doses, CBD can be used in combination with most medicines, so it's great that it can be easily incorporated into treatment.
If you are thinking of giving it to your pet who is undergoing medical treatment, please check with your veterinarian first before trying it.
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“All about CBD”Irene Konieczny Lauren Wilson Translated by Naoko Miki (Shobunsha)
"Doctor's talk about cannabis and CBD"/Yushi MasatakaAuthor (Saizusha)
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