Vacation with Dogs: Everything We Need to Know. How Does Cannabidiol (CBD) help?
Summertime is here, beaches, outdoor activities to the mountains, lakes, rivers, sea, vacation with our beloved little friends, the dogs! Especially, if we have the chance to take them with us. Besides, as the proverb says, shared joy is a double joy. For some of us, this idea may sound a little bit troublesome, however, once we try it, we will see what a worthy try was. Don’t forget that as we need to rest and visit new places, so do the dogs. Let’s see how cannabidiol contributes to the health system and the balanced mood of our dog, the beneficial properties, and how we can enjoy our vacation with the best company!
Tips for pleasant travel and calm accommodation
Ensuring the dog’s accommodation;
Before we start our travel, we try to have a proper organization for us and our pet. Therefore, if we have booked a hotel room, or if somebody will host us, we inform our arrival with the dog. In this way, we avoid uncomfortable and awkward situations, while we ensure a pleasant and calm accommodation for both of us.
Prepare a dog’s travel bag;
As we organize and prepare our stuff, likewise we must do for our pets. Dogs have, also, their needs. So, we make sure to take two bowls for the food and the water. They are essential for travel and accommodation. Of course, we don’t forget the food, the pet booklet (because also dogs have an identity!), dog collar, leash, antiparasitics, and citronella spray. We inform our vet of the journey, and if needed we make a visit for a routine check. We may consult the vet in order to prepare a dog’s first aid kit. Among other necessary things, cannabidiol could not be missing from a dog’s purse. They need the CBD beneficial properties as humans need them. Below we will see in more detail cannabidiol therapeutic properties.
Walks again and again;
It’s not time to be lazy! We keep in mind that we are not alone neither during the trip nor during our stay. So, we make sure not to keep the pet inside the bag all the time, especially if we are traveling by train or ship. If we travel in our car, we take time to make frequent stops for a good stretch and a small walk. During our vacation, we take a lot of walks with our doggie to adapt to the place and have a lot of fun!
Cannabidiol (CBD) and Dogs
Cannabis is a plant that has accompanied mankind since ancient times Despite the «hunting» it is a plant that not only keeps surprising but also, it has an important role in people’s and animal’s lives. To the point, cannabidiol offers a lot of beneficial properties to our beloved dog’s health contributing to shinny coat and the balance of main organism functions through the homeostasis regulation in the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)
Which are cannabidiol beneficial properties for dogs?
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Cannabidiol has a strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, improving mobility and pain sensation. A study published in 2018 refers to the efficiency of cannabidiol in dogs with osteoarthritis. Thus, daily life becomes more relaxed with a better mood for several activities.
Antiepileptic effect
It is well known that cannabidiol has antiepileptic effects in animals and humans. The WHO (World Health Organization) recognizes this effect in a 2018 report, and many people, vets, doctors refer to the beneficial properties of the substance. In a study conducted by Colorado State University, it is found that CBD oil is more efficient than capsules or topic cream, for dogs with epilepsy.
Stress
Even the dogs experience stress and pass through anxious moments. Stressful situations sharpen the nervousness of our beloved friends with a lot of negative effects in daily life and activities. This may happen when we go to an unknown place. So, in addition to the walks, we can put CBD oil for dogs in the bag. Cannabidiol, thanks to the anxiolytic effect, improves the mood and health of our lovely friend, giving harmony both to daily life and on vacation.
We wish you all amazing vacations with dogs. We keep in mind that communication with the vet about the supplements we give to the dog is essential, to have the desired results. And as Milan Kundera quotes;
“Dogs are our link to paradise. They don’t know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden”
Milan Kundera
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