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A dog’s life with CBD
Can we even use the word “stressful” to explain what last year felt like? Given the state of the world, I don’t know how I would’ve survived if not for my pup, Bella!
Now that I’m back in the office, I miss her almost more than I can bear. Unfortunately, I am not the only one that felt that way.
When my schedule shifted, Bella developed extreme separation anxiety. She would cry if I left the room, even if I just stepped outside for a few minutes. She’d paw at the door. She’d whimper when she thought I was about to leave. I didn’t understand it—the separation anxiety wouldn’t end. Even when I checked on her a few hours later on the doggie camera, she still looked distraught.
That’s when it hit me: if CBD helped me during stressful times, why couldn’t it help my sweet Bella?
I thought about reaching out to my “Dog Moms” Facebook group to ask if anyone had tried giving their dog CBD, but I’m a woman that prefers scientific data to drive my decisions. So I started doing some thorough research.
That’s when I came across a 12week study conducted by a team of veterinarians at Cornell University that looked at the long-term safety and adverse effects of CBD on dogs. In the study, dogs were given CBD twice a day orally for 12 weeks. The researchers found the effect of consuming CBD over a 12-week period to be safe in healthy dogs.
After reviewing the Cornell study, I felt like I had a clear pawforward. My research then led me to Dr. Kenna Clifton, a veterinarian who graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and veterinary advisor for Zebra CBD.
Dr. Kenna Clifton stated “When it comes to dogs and CBD, the preliminary research is overwhelmingly positive. Canine CBD can be extremely beneficial for any dog’s emotional and physical well-being. The biggest concern is getting your CBD from a trusted source. Look for companies that create products specifically with your dog in mind and test their products for CBD and THC potency, heavy metals, microbials and pesticides, as the marketplace is not as regulated as it should be.”
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that compared the ingredients listed on the labels of CBD products sold online to actual product constituents determined by laboratory analysis, 70% of CBD products that they tested didn’t hold up to their label claims.
At Zebra CBD, the brand I use for myself, their dog products checked all the boxes. All Zebra CBD canine products come with a Label Accuracy Guarantee, meaning they’re tested twice for potency by two independent thirdparty labs. That was a huge relief for me. Because even if the CBD didn’t work, at least I knew that I was keeping my dog safe. So I decided to give it a try.
Although Bella’s a picky eater, I bought the Zebra CBD Stress & Calming Chews to see how she’d respond. Turns out she thinks they’re treats. I was a bit skeptical as to how well it would work, but when I checked the doggie camera, I saw her lounging calmly on her dog bed, her cute face nearly smiling as she slept. I hadn’t seen her like that in months, so I teared up at my desk.
I also purchased the Zebra CBD Canine Oil. The oil had a similar and equally positive effect on Bella. Within 15 minutes of giving it to her, I noticed she began to act calmer. Instead of fidgeting by the door, she laid calmly at my side, ready for the day. Needless to say, I could tell Bella found a sense of inner peace from the oil.
After my own positive experience with CBD, I can’t say I was totally surprised, but it still eased a lot of my worries about Bella’s newfound stress.
I finally feel like we’re developing a solid routine again—every morning I give Bella her Zebra CBD Canine Stress & Calming Chews that help to keep her relaxed throughout the day. Oh, and I made sure to update my Facebook group to tell them the good news. A few of them have already reached out to thank me for the recommendation.
I managed to speak to a Zebra
CBD representative and negotiate an exclusive offer. If you order this month, you’ll receive $10 off on your first order by using promo code “CMcalm” at checkout. Plus, the company offers a 100% No-Hassle, Money-Back Guarantee. You can try it yourself by ordering at ZebraCBD.com or calling 1-888-762-2699.