CBD Oil Pet Capsules

CBD Pet Capsules are easy-to-swallow soft gel capsules, each containing a precisely measured quantity of high-quality CBD. These are carefully tailored to common household pets’ needs, and are meant to be taken orally. The outer shell of these capsules is typically a soft, dissolvable gelatin. Many capsules are flavorless, but some others have a mild, pleasant flavor that is designed to appeal to pet’s taste buds. Once swallowed, the outer shell quickly dissolves, releasing the CBD for quick and efficient digestion.

If you’ve ever given your animal another capsule or pill, then you probably know how they will react to swallowing these CBD capsules. Some pets don’t mind the experience, but others absolutely refuse it! Well worry not, because there are a number of solutions. One of the most common tricks for picky eaters is to hide the pill or capsule in a food that your pet enjoys. Oftentimes this will be enough to fool your pet, who will be so happy with the treat that they’ll ignore the capsule entirely! Another reliable tool is the “pill pocket”. Widely available at pet stores, these are usually flavored gummy treats with a small pocket built in. Simply slip the capsule inside this pocket and let your pet chow down. If your animal still notices and rejects the capsule, then check out our next tip. Finally, you can empty the contents of the capsule and mix it into your animal’s food or water. Alternatively, combine this method with a pill pocket; without the soft gel casing, most pets will be happy to nom on a pill capsule or other treat containing CBD.

While the CBD contained in both capsules is virtually identical, we DO NOT recommend that you use humans’ CBD capsules with your pets. The main reason for this is a matter of dosage. While all mammals react to CBD in virtually the same way, differences in size, weight, and metabolism mean that different creatures need different amounts of CBD. The amount of CBD contained in capsules meant for humans will most often be in excess of the recommended dosage for your dog or cat, and therefore may not have the desired effect. Additionally, there may be dietary concerns when giving animals products meant for human consumption. Although this is rarely the case for ingredients of simple gel capsules, some ingredients that are fine for humans can be harmful or even deadly for other animals. Chocolate and coco, for instance, are delicious for humans but can have extremely negative effects for dogs. Whenever you are considering giving “human food” or products to your pet, be sure to carefully inspect the ingredients. When in doubt, we recommend consulting a veterinarian about your individual pet’s dietary and health needs.

In general, it is probably fine for you to ingest CBD pet capsules, but the experience may not be all that you’re hoping for. The main issue here is a matter of dosage. Because most pet capsules are carefully measured for pets of a particular size — and because human beings tend to be considerably larger — these capsules likely will not be potent enough to have the desired wellness effect. Second, there’s a matter of taste. Several of these pet capsules are lightly flavored with tastes designed to appeal to dogs, cats, or other animals. To be blunt, many humans will find these tastes off putting or even unpleasant. In short, we recommend sticking with a product designed specifically for the tastes and needs of human beings.

Yes, available research and user reports indicate that CBD capsules and other products are safe for animal use. All vertebrates have an endocannabinoid system (or ECS), even in the earliest stages of life. This system has a wide range of effects on the body, regulating such functions as pain management, sleep, memory formation, stress and anxiety, and immune system response. Some research even shows that CBD use can aid in the formation of the ECS, improving cannabinoid receptivity and lastingly improving several of these vital functions. As always, though, it is important to monitor your pet for how they will react to CBD usage. Every pet is different, and each will react to CBD in a slightly different way. Be sure to start off small, with careful dosage of CBD; from there, feel free to increase dosage until your pet experiences the desired effects.