A Canine Conundrum

Fireworks fear in furry friends and the calming effects of CBD
 
Fireworks are fun.
But not for everyone.
Take for example, dogs.
 
If you are or have ever been a pet owner whose furry friends are less than enthusiastic when it comes to fireworks you are undoubtedly aware of the cacophonic related misery they endure during the endless stretch of pyrotechnics that accompany the 4th.

And this coming weekend with Independence Day falling on a Monday the noisemakers, particularly the screaming bottle rocket type, will have an entire weekend to wreak havoc with Fido’s ears and fears.

It’s pretty easy to see why ‘works are disturbing to our favored quadrupeds. Not only do they possess superior hearing compared to us mere humans but they have no concept of things like the 4th of July. To them it’s just another day with the only difference being the notion that their home (and ears) are under attack.
Hence the angst.
 
A while back we did an article on the CBD store in Fremont and recalled their line of products for animals. Since we are on the cusp of the Independence Day weekend we asked owner Rod Glupker for the skinny on the use of their product for pets.
 
RG- “Everyone knows how stressful lightning or fireworks can be for dogs.. According to an article published in the Frontiers in Veterinary Science Journal, ‘noise aversion or reactivity is one of the most common fearful behaviors in dogs, with 40 to 50% of dogs demonstrating at least one fearful behavior in response to noise exposure.’ 
“Evidence suggests that CBD is a safe and natural aid to this wide-spread problem for our four-legged companions. Every mammal has an endocannabinoid system. That is why CBD can help with anxiety and stress without getting the four legged creatures high.
“We recommend you administer CBD to your dog several hours before the fireworks to allow it to pass through the digestive system and begin to work.”
 
If your pet is prone to firework fear perhaps CBD could  help them get through the weekend with only a dollop of dread while giving you a chance to enjoy the holiday a bit more without having to nurse your pet through a panic attack
 
CBD Store of Michigan is located at 37 E Main St. in Fremont.
Ph: 616.291.9558.
https://www.cbdstoremi.com/#/

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