Bark N Wag 15 Minute Vet Talk

What Is CBD? CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis, the plant we often associate with marijuana. In fact, it is one of over 113 “cannabinoids” found in the cannabis plant, many of which are also being investigated for their potential health benefits. Now, keep this in mind: CBD won’t get your pet “high”. You can read more about that here. Unlike THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana, CBD is completely non psychoactive and safe to be used on pets. CBD also has no known toxicity level, and is incapable of causing an overdose. In fact, the CBD found in cannabis pet supplements is usually sourced from hemp, a variety of cannabis that naturally contains extremely low concentrations of THC. How Does CBD Interact With the Body? CBD interacts with the body via the endocannabinoid system, or ECS. While I’ll likely discuss the ECS in more detail in other posts, here are some basics on how this system works. The ECS is a biological system found in all mammals, and is involved in managing a wide