By Angela Ardolino
October 4, 2019
As the owner of a grooming salon, I know I’m not expected to have favorites, but Chewie and Rico are like family. Rico, a fairly calm poodle, was a groomer’s dream but suffered from allergies.
Chewie on the other hand, loathed being groomed, would even bite, barked non–stop during boarding, and was visibly stressed and anxious when he would enter our doors. My groomers were wary of Chewie, but they did everything they were trained to do to keep him calm.
Around the same time, I began using CBD on my own pets, and provided Chewie and Rico’s mom, Elissa, the chance to try it with her fur–babies. She was thrilled to try anything that could help them without severe chemicals.
Within just a few minutes of giving Chewie a dose of CBD oil, he was calm enough to groom without any fuss. When he concerned board with us, he was no longer afraid. His mother thought it was a miracle, but I knew it was because of CBD.
CBD has become increasingly popular for both people and animals because the passage of the farm Bill, which made farming hemp legal in the U.S. For numerous groomers and shop owners, the rising popularity of CBD can imply that customers may be using it as an option to aid in calming their animals before going in for a groom.
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CBD can help keep anxious dogs and cats calm during their groom, and the CBD–enriched salves can offer relief and aid in healing the most common skin ailments, like yeast infections, skin tumors, growths, hot spots and itchy areas.
Because of the natural relief, the benefit to groomers can be immense. However, education is the most essential thing for groomers who are interested in using CBD to help itchy or anxious clients. understanding how CBD communicates in the body can help groomers decide if it is best for their clients.
What is CBD?
The cannabis plant is separated into two plant types; marijuana and hemp. Hemp has less than .3 percent of THC (the psychoactive component associated with feeling “high”) but has all of the cannabinoids, including CBD that the cannabis plant contains. Unlike marijuana, hemp is legal in all 50 states, Canada and Mexico.
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound found in the cannabis plant. These compounds, called cannabinoids, interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is comprised of receptors that work to facilitate communication between cells, which can restore homeostasis in the body. simply put: cannabinoids tell an anxious brain to calm down and direct cells to help them heal.
Every mammal has an endocannabinoid system; however, dogs have nearly double the number of endocannabinoid receptors as humans. This implies that they are incredibly vulnerable to the positive effects of the cannabis plant.
What are the benefits of CBD?
CBD has a variety of uses. It has been known to aid in the treatment of aches and pains, joint pain, arthritis, allergies, tumors, cancer, seizures, tension and anxiety. For grooming appointments, CBD can help keep an anxious canine calm without making him fall asleep, and can take some of the worry out of the experience.
Another way that CBD oil can help groomers with their clients is through the use of hemp seed oil. Hemp seed oil has the ideal balance of Omega–3 and Omega–6 fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy, shiny coat.
Dogs can lead rough–and–tumble lives. Skidding on concrete can cause dry, flaky paw pads, and constant digging in turf can cause exposure to allergens and bugs. While this is adorable, it can make grooming a nightmare.
Dogs with allergies, hot spots and uncomfortable skin may not like being groomed, as baths and clippers may hurt those spots. Moreover, dogs who have skin tumors and cysts may be much more sensitive while being groomed, presenting challenges to the new groomer. But, if the groomer is able to successfully offer relief from those uncomfortable areas, the canine will begin to associate the groomer with the feeling of relief, which can improve the grooming experience for everyone involved.
What ought to groomers know before using or selling CBD?
It is essential to only sell and administer Full–Spectrum Hemp CBD oil products made specifically for pets.Full–spectrum implies that there are as numerous natural cannabinoids present as possible and none were removed or isolated during extraction. Broad–spectrum implies that some cannabinoids may have been taken out or enhanced. Whenever possible, full–spectrum is best for pets. Additionally, products made for people may include synthetic sweeteners or added flavoring to make it much more appealing to humans, but those ingredients can be toxic to dogs. using a product made specifically for animals will help guarantee that it does not include harmful or harmful ingredients.
Most CBD companies use tinctures (oils) or treats to administer CBD. You can mix it into the pet’s food or you can put it inull