When you get a pet, you will want to learn as much as you can about it, in order to keep it happy and in great shape both physically and mentally. Even if you aren’t one of those people who really like learning, your curiosity will be through the roof, believe me. You’ll catch yourself reading articles and studies in your free time and you’ll quickly realize that you are probably spending more time making sure that your pet is healthy than making sure that you are healthy yourself.
Oh, well, what can you do about it? That’s just the way things are when you are responsible for someone’s whole life. On the other hand, I’m pretty sure that you’ll enjoy learning about all of the things that you need to do so as to make sure that your animal is healthy. One of the things you’ll have to learn about is the endocannabinoid system, also known as ECS.
If this is your first time hearing about it, this is what you need to know about ECS and pets and today, we will be focusing on dogs in particular. Those little drooling devices definitely deserve our attention and I have no doubt that you’ll enjoy this so-called lesson on the ECS and your canine. We’ll start with the very basics.
Dogs Have ECS Because They Are Mammals
You are probably wondering what makes dogs so special when this system is in question. The answer is easy, but it might be a bit disappointing to hear that your canine is really not that special when it comes to this. In fact, you too can boast about having the ECS, just like any other mammal can. Although, I’m a bit suspicious about anyone else being able to brag about it. That’s primarily a human trait, but the point is that all mammals have this system.
ECS Plays A Role In Numerous Diseases
The reason why this system in your dogs is so important is rather obvious. I have mentioned above that you will probably try to learn as much as possible about your pet once you get it, and all with one particular aim – to keep it healthy. Well, you cannot keep the animal healthy if you don’t know about the ECS and its role in your furry friend’s well-being.
This system serves to keep your dog’s body in balance. When the system is disrupted and there are some negative changes in the way it is functioning, the animal can start feeling unwell. In fact, it can develop all kinds of diseases this way, including anxiety and epileptic disorders. Not to mention that the dog will become much more sensitive to pain.
It’s been found that cannabinoids play a significant part of managing pain and, as you can see here, they can be of help both with acute and chronic pain. Anxiety and similar other diseases can also occur upon the disruption of the ECS and if that happens to your dog, it’s your responsibility to do everything you can to restore the balance in its body and make the animal happy and healthy once again. The same goes for any other disease.
It Can be Boosted with Exercise And Nutrition
After realizing how important this system is, you will immediately start wondering what you can do in order to keep it in check. After all, your doggie’s health depends on that. Lucky for you, the ECS can definitely be influenced and you’ll be glad to hear that it’s not that difficult. Unsurprisingly, everything starts with great nutrition.
As a dog owner, you probably already know that this animal cannot eat all the same foods as human beings do. That should be your primary focus. Make sure to get as much information as possible about the proper nutrition of a dog and do your best to keep up with it. There are a lot of nutrients that your canine needs in order to stay perfectly healthy and you are responsible for giving it those nutrients.
The next thing on the list of factors that can influence the ECS is, of course, physical activity. It’s funny how it seems that all our issues can be solved by these two factors, but we all take them for granted, both when our health and the health of our animals is in question. I believe it’s time to stop taking it for granted and do your best to ensure that your dog gets enough exercise every day.
Here’s something to help you get a clearer picture about how much exercise your dog might actually need: https://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2015/11/01/how-much-exercise-does-your-dog-really-need/#191ac35422e2
There Are Supplements To Enhance It
In addition to taking care of their nutrition and the level of physical activity, you should also pay attention to certain supplements that might be necessary for the proper functioning of your doggie’s ECS. Since we are talking about cannabinoids, you need a phytocannabinoid as a supplement. The one that you should keep in mind is Cannabidiol, also known as CBD.
This is a compound derived from the hemp plant and used in the manufacturing of various dog products, including CBD oil and CBD treats. If you really want to make sure that your canine is getting the best care and that its ECS is perfectly balanced, you should incorporate this supplement into its daily nutrition routine. CBD is designed to keep the ECS in check.
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