Hemp oil for dogs (10 interesting facts for you)

Interesting facts about the hemp plant

For centuries, hemp has been known to people. Many people have grown hemp to make fabric for clothing and linen from its fibers.

Hemp fibers are still used in the construction industry today. They are used to produce insulation and building materials. The plant is also a good alternative for the production of paper.

However, its intoxicating effect was and is another reason to cultivate it. As a result, the hemp plant has increasingly fallen into disrepute. As a result, cultivation is now largely prohibited or only possible under strict conditions.

The outstanding effect of its oil, on the other hand, was ignored for a long time. In addition to the numerous benefits for humans, hemp oil also has advantages for dogs. Our four-legged friends can stay more vital and healthier if they take it regularly.

The hemp oil itself has no dangerous or intoxicating components.

Hemp oil is an edible oil and is very often used as a dietary supplement. It is obtained from the seeds of industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa).

The substances of the essential oil, which are responsible for the intoxicating effect, are found in the flowers of the plant. Therefore, the edible oil of the useful plant should not be confused with hemp essential oil.

The seeds are harvested only when ripe. They must then be thoroughly cleaned. For this purpose, they pass through several water baths. After cleaning, the hemp seeds are dried. This process takes several days. Only then can they be further processed.

The dried seeds are processed into oil by pressing. Ideally, the oil is produced using the cold pressing process. This guarantees that the valuable ingredients are preserved as far as possible. You can recognize cold-pressed hemp oil by its green-yellowish color.

The hemp oil contains fatty acids, which are present in high proportions. The proportion is over 80 % of unsaturated fatty acids. This high proportion alone makes the hemp oil so valuable not only for dogs as a dietary supplement.

The main share goes to the omega-6 fatty acids. They are important for many functions of the body. However, the organism cannot produce them itself and therefore they have to be taken as food supplements.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is the healing active ingredient from the female hemp. Medicinally, it has anticonvulsant, analgesic, anti-anxiety and anti-vomiting or anti-nausea effects. It is also recommended against headaches or epilepsy.

More about the effect and differences of hemp oil to CBD you can find in our big**CBD Oil Guide.**

Taking hemp oil has positive effects on the state of health of your protégé:

• Strengthening the immune system
• dense and shiny coat
• Stop eczema and inflammation
• allergic reactions are reduced

If you should feed your darling with the Barf method, it is recommended if you use hemp oil as an addition. Thus, your faithful friend is supplied with important fatty acids. You should be careful with the dosage. The daily requirement of hemp oil must be calculated based on your weight. You should start with one drop and adjust the dosage week by week until the required amount is reached.

As a rule, weekly administration is quite sufficient. It should be as follows:

• Small dogs: 2.5ml - 5.0 ml
• Medium sized dogs: 5.0ml - 10.0 ml
• Large dogs: 10.0 ml - 15.0ml

The following applies to the dosage: 1 teaspoon corresponds to about 5 ml of hemp oil. This information should be used as a guideline and does not constitute veterinary advice.

Hemp oil is a natural product and is produced for dogs using a gentle cold-pressing process. These two factors ensure that no side effects are known to date. However, the dosage plays an important role.

If the dosage is high, the dog may vomit, have diarrhea or the digestive system may become unstable. You should therefore start with a few drops and increase the ration to the required amount over time.

Seniors can benefit from the effects of hemp oil just as much as younger people. As a result, they remain vital into old age and some age-related complaints can not only be alleviated, but perhaps even avoided.

By adding hemp oil to the food every week, you will notice after a short time that the coat of your favorite becomes softer and silkier. Over time, it will also become healthier and denser.

Hemp oil for external use

Hemp oil can also be used externally on dogs to treat skin problems. Hemp oil is particularly suitable for rubbing into dry or inflamed areas of skin.

For treatment, simply drip a few drops of hemp oil on the affected area and gently massage with your finger. Already after a few days the healing effect will be seen.

Hemp oils are offered almost everywhere today. However, you must pay close attention to the ingredients. Many products are only enriched with hemp oil and otherwise contain some chemical ingredients.

When buying you should make sure that it is a natural product, not only cold pressed, but also 100 % pure. Chemical additives and pesticides should not be present.