Thinking about trying THC-free CBD for your pet? …here’s a success story that might help you decide.
My client, Diane, came to the grooming salon to see me practically in tears. Her beloved Collie, Sugar, was acting very strangely lately and she wanted to talk to someone who knew her dog well. Sugar was 11 years old, had a few health problems… mostly due to aging, but was still feeling good and acting like herself. Until a few weeks ago, that is.
A few weeks ago, Sugar started pacing in the evenings… something she had never done before. When the constant, anxious pacing was then combined with frequent howling, whining, and barking at nothing, again starting in the evening, Diane became concerned. When Sugar started to act like she didn’t recognize Diane during her evening episodes, Diane became extremely distressed herself.
Sugar’s odd behaviors began out of nowhere and now this behavior had become a nightly occurrence. Why had this started to happen? By the time the morning came, Sugar was back to her wonderful, happy self.
Diane took Sugar to her veterinarian about a week after the random behavior started, but Sugar was so normal during the day, the vet couldn’t find a thing wrong with her and sent them home.
At her wit's end, Diane began to do a little online research. She came across a company that made CBD treats for dogs. The company claimed the treats would reduce anxiety in pets. At this point, Diane was ready to try anything… Sugar’s nightly behavior had gotten so bad at this point that Diane felt Sugar was suffering and was afraid she would have to put Sugar to sleep. Diane ordered the treats and paid the extra money for the 1-day shipping.
When the CBD treats came the next day, Diane was ready! As soon as Sugar started her pacing, panting, whining, and barking, Diane gave her the recommended amount of the CBD treat for Sugar’s weight so the correct dose of CBD for Sugar’s size would be administered. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle… at least for Diane!
About 20 minutes after Sugar ate the CBD treats, she laid down in her bed! She stopped pacing, whining, howling, not letting Diane come near her as if she didn’t know Diane, and being afraid of her… Sugar laid calmly in her bed next to Diane’s chair, let Diane pet her the way she used to for so many years, but lately wouldn’t tolerate and began to snore softly in a peaceful slumber.
Diane was ecstatic! This was the most serene and tranquil Diane had seen Sugar in weeks! Much to Diane’s delight, the next morning, Sugar didn’t seem groggy or dopey. She was again her wonderful, happy self. When Sugar started showing signs of her nighttime anxiety the next night, Sugar got her treats. This routine of giving Sugar CBD treats in the evening helped to give Sugar back her quality of life. Diane did not have to put her to sleep and was able to get another 2 good years out of her! Not only did the CBD dog treats help Sugar with her anxiety, but Diane felt it also helped Sugar with her joint stiffness and digestive issues.
This true story highlights the benefits CBD can have for our pets and companion animals. Dogs, cats, and horses can all benefit from THC-free CBD and Hemp-based products. It’s important to do your due diligence and research companies and products that are best for your pet and the ailments they may have. CBD products and supplements for our pets can be an excellent alternative from some prescription medicines that can have harmful side effects.
