By Hans Doherty – Growing in Health Florida
Nearly half of the households in America have a dog. Just as many own a cat too. They bring us companionship, comfort, and become part of the family in time. It’s only natural that we want them to be healthy and free from problems.
Last summer I was working at my store on Cape Cod when a young girl and her mom passed by. I heard the girl say, “Can we go into the pet store mommy”?
She saw my Mouchie (my dog) and Mr. Winks (my one eye cat) in the window.
Her mom said, “I don’t think that’s a pet store, but we can go in”. So they did.
The first comment that mom made was that her husband has “really bad” anxiety. What do you have for that? I went through my presentation. I explained how cannabis works in conjunction with our bodies natural endogenous (internal) cannabinoid system. It helps regulate sleep, stress, diet, pain, etc. I showed her some tinctures, and edibles. I explained the pros and cons of each.
Then she asked, what do kind of CBD products do you have for dogs? I explained that animals have the same endocannabinoid system that humans do. Pets can experience pain, anxiety, inflammation, and aggression just like we do.
They have the same CB1 and CB2 receptors that respond to CBD also. She had to tell me all about her 110 pound German Shepard named Sharky.
He hates when it’s thunder and lightning outside. He’s terrified! He’s hiding under the bed. Well, trying to hide under the bed, she said. He’s an absolute mess.
I hear stories like this frequently. It’s sad because nobody wants the dog to suffer. In the end, she bought some CBD for Sharky, not the husband.
The point is people care about their pets more than their actual family members, sometimes. It’s weird, but true. Pets don’t talk back. Their love is unconditional!
Pet CBD is the same as people CBD. Except for the strength and the salmon or bacon flavor the base ingredient is the same. It affects things in a similar fashion. I’ve even suggested sharing your people CBD with your animal because nothing good quality is cheap. If it works for you, it will work for them too.
I have worked with veterinarians and vet technicians who sell and recommend these products at their clinics. Growing in Health Florida offers pet tincture and treats. The weight of the beast will determine how many milligrams your pet needs. Strength does matter. Milligrams per kilogram is how the veterinarian does it. A larger animal needs more than a smaller one.
You’re all invited to visit the store. We are VERY pet friendly here. Bring your dog (on a leash) and bring the cat too?! I can answer your questions and offer some suggestions if you’d like.
I am offering cannabis classes starting on January 25 at 6PM. Learn more and help your pet stay free from the problems described above.
Thank you for reading!
We invite your questions at www.growinginhealthflorida.org.
Hans Doherty, Owner of Growing in Health Florida, with his pal Moochie.
Growing in Health Florida
7211 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Suite. 3
Naples, FL 34119
239-331-4807
www.growinginhealthflorida.org