Recent research has been highlighting the benefits of CBD products for dogs. But what are these products (besides what your aunt puts in her coffee to help with her knee pain)? CBD products are hemp-derived products that contain no THC- and they work in dogs very similarly to how they work in people! There are no altering effects, and CBD products are proven to help with a multitude of issues, including, but not limited to: joint pain and anxiety problems.
CBD is a newer product, with research on it published daily. As with any supplement, consult with your veterinarian first and make sure you are reading labels with discretion. While the benefits of CBD are vast, you want to be wary of products that claim to treat disease. Don’t be afraid to call a company to ask questions! Ongoing research proves that CBD is safe and harmless for your pet.
At Bark U, we provide CBD at the owner’s request to help our guests feel at ease during their stay. A pet can experience a slight bit of anxiety while boarding, especially their first time staying somewhere new. While we provide a comfortable and stress-free environment, we know that our guests often miss their homes and families. Sometimes these feelings can even physically manifest themselves as things like gastric distress. Certain products, like pumpkin, can help with upset tummies, but CBD can help with the overall anxiety causing these symptoms.
We use high-quality CBD oil and mix it into a tasty pumpkin puree that we freeze into a Kong! The toy provides stimulation, the pumpkin provides rapid relief to any gastric symptoms your pup may be experiencing, and the CBD provides anxiety relief to help them get a good night’s sleep so they can be ready to head back out to play all day the next day!
Of course, we always respect whatever instructions a dog’s owner gives us. We’ll happily provide our pumpkin Kongs without the CBD additive, which still offers stomach soothing and brain-stimulating benefits! We found this website to be a great source of information. We are always happy to share more of our resources with you at any point!
If you’d like to enroll your dog at BARK U, register here and request a temperament assessment. To learn more about our other services, visit us online or call us at 215-486-2200 today!