It’s no lie, animals make up a huge portion of our customer base and we love it. As CBD and Terpenes have become more popular, more and more pet owners are turning to these natural remedies to help their pets. Terpene blends and  hemp extract benefit humans, their pets and all mammals similarly because they interact with the same part of all of us:

The Endocannabinoid System.

In this blog we will explore the use of hemp extract and terpenes with pets and the potential benefits they offer your furry friend.

The ECS in Pets

Like humans, pets have an endocannabinoid system (ECS) that regulates various physiological processes in their body, such as:

• Regulation of pain, mood, appetite, and sleep
• Maintaining homeostasis, or balance, in the body
• Immune function and inflammation
• Memory and learning processes
• Regulates the function of the nervous system and other organ systems

The ECS consists of endocannabinoids, receptors, and enzymes that work together to maintain balance, or homeostasis, in the body. The two main types of receptors in the ECS are CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are found throughout the entire body.

Studies suggest that the ECS plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of pets. For example, the ECS can regulate appetite, sleep, pain, inflammation, and immune function. When the ECS is not functioning correctly, it can lead to various health issues, including

• anxiety
• arthritis
• seizures, and
• chronic pain

Which is exactly what our furry customers use hemp extract and terpenes to manage. It’s also important to note, the ECS is effected by external factors, such as stress, diet, and exercise.

Terpenes for Pets

Terpenes, on the other hand, are aromatic compounds found in many plants, including cannabis. Just like hemp extract, terpenes interact with the ECS to produce a host of therapeutic effects.

Studies suggest that terpenes can help in pets wellbeing by:

• Alleviate anxiety
• Reducing pain and inflammation
• Improving sleep, and
• Enhancing mood

Terpenes also have antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

What We See

On a regular, if not a daily basis, we see pet owners and their furry companions who are benefiting from the addition of hemp extract and terpene therapy. We’ve found that our animal customers most often use these products for:

• Arthritis
• Anxiety
• Recovery from illness, accident or surgery, and
• End of life support

Studies Supporting the Use of  Terpenes for Pets

Although research on the use of terpenes for pets is limited, there is some evidence to support their use.

In a study published in Phytotherapy Research, researchers found that terpenes may have potential therapeutic effects in pets. The study showed that a terpene-rich essential oil may help reduce anxiety in dogs and improve their behaviour.

If you’d like to chat more about how terpenes can help your beloved animal, give us a call on (02) 4344 2300 or email us at info@hempstore.com.au. We always love talking animals, so you’d be doing us a favour, really.

Keep it hempy Fam!