How CBD Can Help with Anorexia and Feeding Problems in Pets
Author: Lucie Garabas
Can hemp help with anorexia and food intake problems? Yes, even animals sometimes struggle with feeding issues. While many pet owners deal with the opposite problem—pets eating everything in sight—what should you do if your dog or cat refuses to eat? How should you proceed, and when is it time to try CBD?
Anorexia in Dogs and Cats
Refusing food can have many causes. The most common are various types of pain. It’s crucial not to take these problems lightly and to have your pet examined by a veterinarian.
Reasons Why Your Pet May Not Eat:
- Pain (teeth, gums, abdomen, ears, etc.)
- Changes in routine (altered feeding times)
- Picky eater (dislikes the food or receives too many treats)
- Incorrectly chosen granule size
- Mental problems
- Deterioration of smell (especially in older dogs)
Be Aware: It Could Be a Disease If:
- The animal begins to lose weight quickly
- There is a sudden change in eating habits despite previously eating well
- The pet refuses to eat for more than 2 days
- The pet is a puppy or an older dog
- The pet vomits everything it eats
- The pet is also apathetic and disinterested in its surroundings
How Can CBD Boost Appetite?
You may have heard that all mammals, and some other animals, have a system of receptors known as the endocannabinoid system. This system responds to cannabinoids like CBD and regulates many important bodily functions. If you want to learn more about the endocannabinoid system, you can find additional information here.
Interestingly, cannabinoids are also found in breast milk, where they play a role in stimulating hunger and supporting the sucking reflex in young mammals. This natural process demonstrates CBD’s ability to increase appetite.
If an animal’s endocannabinoid system cannot produce the necessary endocannabinoids, it’s beneficial to supplement them externally, thereby restoring the body’s natural processes.
Studies also show that CBD reduces nausea, making it a suitable adjunct treatment for cancer patients, where nausea is a common side effect.
When Is the Right Time to Try CBD to Boost Your Pet's Appetite?
Whatever the reason your dog needs an appetite boost, it’s essential to administer CBD only after a vet has checked your pet’s condition. Once serious health issues are ruled out, it’s time to consider natural products like CBD oils for animals.
If your dog is otherwise healthy but needs to increase its appetite due to insufficient food intake, this is an ideal time to try CBD.
CBD can address multiple issues simultaneously—while stimulating appetite, it can reduce pain, inflammation, alleviate epilepsy symptoms, promote natural immunity and sleep, and have a positive effect on the nervous system by reducing anxiety and stress.
What CBD Concentration Should You Choose?
- For cats and small dogs, we recommend 2% CBD oil.
- For dogs weighing around 10kg, 5% CBD oil is ideal.
- For large dogs over 20 kg, 10% oil is the best choice.
CBD oils (2%, 5%, and 10%) for animals from Cannadorra are registered veterinary products in the Czech Republic, approved by the Institute for State Control of Veterinary Biologicals and Medicines. We receive many positive reviews on their use for supporting appetite.
Testimonials:
"We give Simba 2 drops of 10% oil a day, and I must say that his appetite has improved. It's not like he's rushing to eat, but he's eating better!" – Kristýna and her dog Simba, Ridgeback
"Our cat had long-term problems with food, didn’t want to eat properly, and was quite thin. This problem was only solved with CBD. After regular use, she got an appetite and finally started to eat and thrive regularly and well!" – Martin and his cat Líza
Conclusion
If your pet struggles with eating, CBD might be the solution you’ve been looking for. You can contact our hemp support team at any time, where experienced hemp experts will be happy to help you determine the right concentration and dosage for your dog or cat.