Yes, Horses can Use CBD Too
I know that not many people owe horses, especially if you live in a city. But there are a huge number of horse lovers that would like to know how CBD and related products could help their horse. It is only natural for a horse owner to ask the question if CBD is a safe alternative option for treating a horse. Veterinary doctors are opening their minds to cannabis-related treatments and many pets are helped. Is CBD also safe for horses?
CBD treatment is not new to treating horses and companies like Centaur Health and CannaHorse are now adding CBD for horses to their catalogs. Trainers and owners confirm that the therapeutic properties of CBD help with inflammation. It also has a calming effect and helps to heal injured horses faster.
The Endocannabinoid System of a Horse
Horses are not different than any other mammal. All mammals have an endocannabinoid system with CB1 and CB2 receptors in the brain, organs, and immune system. This enables a horse´s body to absorb CBD just as a human´s and opens up the door for treatment with a natural component like CBD, rather than chemical-induced treatments. The CB1 receptors are mostly found in the brain and central nervous system with a lesser amount in other tissues. CB2 receptors are found in the peripheral organs, especially related to the immune system. To break it further down, let´s look at the following:
CB1 Receptors are in the – brain, lungs, reproductive organs, muscles, gastrointestinal tract, and vascular system
CB2 Receptors are in the – parts of the brain, spleen, skin, and bones
CB1 and CB2 receptors are in the – brain stem, pancreas, liver, gall bladder, and bone marrow
How can Horses use CBD?
Because CBD is not psychoactive, most products to treat horses include CBD. In animal studies, it was found that CBD can reduce stress and relieve stress, just as it would do with humans. These are some of the main issues horse owners are dealing with. It is also good for digestion and appetite, arthritis, seizures, nausea and all sorts of anxiety.
CBD Oil for Horses
There are many cannabinoids in cannabis with distinctive healing benefits. Also, there are terpenes responsible for the taste and smell of the plant that also contains healing properties. Terpenes work in synergy with the cannabinoids to augment the healing properties. As a horse is also a mammal, its body can absorb, process, and metabolize cannabis to use. CBS oil has very low THC content. It is very effective for the muscle-skeletal system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, brain, and immune system.
The Difference between CBD oil and Hemp oil, seeds and protein
Hemp products have been around for years now. Industrial hemp is used to produce hemp products. It contains no CBD and doesn´t have a lot of medical properties. It is filled with nutritional benefits. The seeds are very high in nutritional value and contain high protein levels and some minerals and healthy fats. Hemp seeds and hemp oil has a perfect balance of omega-3 and omega-6 healthy fats. It is important because too many omega-6 fats could cause inflammation and immune problems. Hemp oil should not be used in excess when it comes to horses as they are not physiologically designed to metabolize too many oils. Hemp oils are extracted from hemp seeds and the by-product after the oil is extracted is hemp protein. The protein from hemp oil is processed into a meal form and is high in fiber and protein.
Avoid THC for Horses
Even though THC has its own health benefits, it is not advisable to include it in the treatment of cannabis for horses. THC could provoke changes in brain chemistry that could result in mood changes, anxiety and hallucinations. Horses are very sensitive and need no additional stress added to them.
Conditions treatable with CBD Oil
CBD oil is very effective for horses suffering from pain, inflammation, stiffness, digestive problems, anxiety and stress. It works wonders for horses on stall rest or horses struggling with herd-related problems. CBD is also very good for various immune problems. CBD is especially effective for the following conditions:
Inflammation
Soreness, stiffness, and pain
Poor digestions and low appetite
Poor coat, mane, and tail
Anxiety and stress
Cancer
Nervous disorders
Immune issues
Reactions to vaccines
Conclusion
Animal studies are mostly related to mice and smaller mammals and lack of studies are evident for horses. But with anecdotal testimonies with successful treatment on horses with CBD, it is safe to say that it works. Using cannabis is totally holistic and far better than other chemical compounds. The full-spectrum CBD oil treatment is essential for the synergistic healing process. It is a safe and effective way to treat all horses from all sizes for a variety of problems.
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