What are the differences between CBD for pets and CBD made for humans?

The differences are often small, but extremely important to note when choosing CBD for pets and humans. Human CBD often is flavored with ingredients that can be toxic to pets like xylitol and other sugars or sweeteners. All of our CBD oils for pets are completely natural and unflavored to ensure it is the purest botanical extract mixed with MCT Oil.

How long do CBD effects last in pets?

CBD for dogs and cats is a completely individualized pet supplement and every pet is different. Results may vary depending on your pet’s size, age, and predisposition. Remember that CBD for dogs and cats is a botanical extract, so it is ok to experiment with your pet’s CBD dosage to find the best results. With any pet supplement it is a good practice to start low and gradually increase on an as-needed basis.

How frequently should I give my cat or dog CBD?

Earth Buddy suggests for best results give your cat or dog CBD 1-2 times per day. When trying to manage stress, daily use leading up to triggering events is optimal in combination with administering CBD to your dog or cat 30 minutes prior to triggering event will allow for best results. This pet CBD dosage guideline will help to maintain calmness and contentment during travel, grooming, thunderstorms, fireworks, environmental changes, or motion sickness from car rides.

Are there any scientific studies supporting the use of CBD for pets?

CBD for dogs and cats research is constantly evolving and there are plenty of CBD studies on animals to refer to. While many studies suggest higher clinical dosage levels of CBD for pets, Earth Buddy provides full-spectrum CBD for dogs and cats that believes in the theory known as the “entourage effect”, meaning the entirety of the plant extract provides a synergistic effect even in small CBD doses for pets. The synergy of full-spectrum CBD with other cannabinoids and terpenes promotes a multiplying effect that often requires lower dosage of CBD for pets.

How do I choose the right CBD product for my pet?

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Functional Mushrooms for Dogs & Cats

Functional Mushrooms: Cordyceps Mushroom Benefits for Pets

Cordyceps (Cordyceps Militaris) or (Cordyceps Sinensis) is a fungus that lives on certain caterpillars, originally discovered in the high tops of the Himalayas. Local herders discovered cordyceps mushroom benefits while observing their cattle consuming these mushrooms and showing an enhanced vigor and vitality. For centuries, the benefits of cordyceps mushrooms have been recognized as a powerful healing mushroom in Chinese and Tibetan medicine. There has been some interesting research conducted on cordyceps mushrooms showing that it helps with lung function, energy, and intense exercise. Like all of the functional mushroom supplements we use for our products, cordyceps for dogs and cats can promote immunomodulation.

Immunomodulation is the body’s innate response to bring the immune system back to balance. The immune system is activated by the polysaccharides, terpenoids, and many other bioactive compounds found in the mycelium and fruit body of the mushroom. The full spectrum of immunological compounds found in cordyceps for dogs and cats is a key factor in supporting immunomodulatory functions. Supplementing cordyceps for dogs and cats can be a great option for pets with allergies and promote healthy respiration. Cordyceps mushroom is used to treat a number of ailments such as fatigue, sickness, kidney disease, and more.

Cordyceps mushrooms also contain active ingredients like cordycepin, which has been reported to help with high intensity exercise and thermogenesis (or ability to modulate hot and cold temperatures in the body). In addition, Cordyceps for dogs and cats have shown to contain a higher amount of beta glucans that can also activate a healthy immune response.

A common term used in the nutraceutical and pet supplement world is “adaptogen”, which simply means it aids the body’s ability to manage stress caused by environment, dietary insults, emotional well-being, and assists in inflammatory responses within most organs. Cordyceps mushrooms are the epitome of the phrase “adaptogen”, so read below to learn more about the adaptogenic qualities of this fungi.

Cordyceps Mushrooms: Beyond Beta Glucans

Medicinal mushrooms for dogs and cats are commonly marketed for their high potency in polysaccharides, like beta glucans. Although these compounds are immunologically active and have great benefits to our pets, other compounds are now being looked at for their therapeutic value. One in particular is the presence of the molecule called cordycepin and how studies have shown a plethora of pharmacological actions such as antioxidants, immune enhancing, thermogenesis, and antimicrobial properties.

Cordycepin: Potential Health Benefits for Dogs and Cats

Cordycepin found in cordyceps mushrooms is proving to be a treasure trove of health benefits for pets. Cordycepin’s ability to balance many organ systems, increase oxygenation to muscles, improve endurance, and detoxify the body are just a few of the promising benefits of cordyceps mushrooms. Cordycepin is also showing promise in the realm of DNA repair and protecting cellular health in aging pets.

Most importantly, cordycepin has shown powerful immune enhancing benefits. The mechanism of action shows that cordycepin activates cytokine release and immune cells in immune-compromised animals and humans. Many older pets are plagued with weakened immune systems that can lead to health issues such allergies, digestive sensitivity, and inability to fight age-related diseases. For this reason, the antioxidant value and ability to stimulate healthy immune responses in the body, cordyceps mushrooms are something all dogs and cats can benefit from. Immunomodulation for older pets is extremely vital to their overall health and longevity. To explain immunomodulation further, it is both a suppressant and influential to immune function, which shows that it is adaptive on an individualized basis.