THE SCIENCE
These resources will walk you through the basic science of how and why our products work for animals. Our team here at Dr.Hempdog has helped thousands of animals throughout the years, so we are proud to add our wisdom to these articles, alongside the science, research, and clinical trials to back it up. Each article is typically a 2-5 minute read (though some are a bit longer), and contains all the appropriate links to everything you'd want to know about cannabinoids.
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A recent study* (Jan 2022) published by Oregon State University found that the cannabinoids CBDA and CBGA successfully prevented COVID-19 infection in human cells, stating that CBGA and CBDA “have the potential to prevent as well as treat infection by SARS-CoV-2.” Both cannabinoids did so by binding to spike proteins on the virus, stopping it from entering and infecting new cells...
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: HOW THE CANNABINOID CBN SHOWS PROMISE FOR ANXIETY IN DOGS
Have you ever heard of CBN (Cannabinol)? For the past few years, many humans have reported using higher doses of CBN as an effective sleep aid, but now, recent discoveries are showing that CBN could be an incredibly useful tool for managing canine anxiety when dosed properly. Read on to learn more about these remarkable findings and our first-of-its-kind clinical trial showing how CBN could be a powerful tool for alleviating severe anxiety in dogs.
OUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOW YOUR DOG CAN NAVIGATE ARTHRITIS NATURALLY
Did you know that canine arthritis affects at least 80% of all dogs at some point in their life? If your dog is over eight years young, there’s a good chance that they’re dealing with early stages of arthritis already. Dogs have evolved to hide their pain extremely well, so it’s often difficult to recognize their discomfort. While some breeds are more susceptible to arthritis than others, it’s a good idea to keep an eye out for symptoms of arthritis no matter the breed, just in case. If you detect arthritis early enough, you can add extra years of comfort to your dog’s life.
OTHER NATURAL SOURCES OF CANNABINOIDS (BESIDES HEMP/CANNABIS)
Hemp is the richest source of cannabinoids in the world, but did you know that cannabinoids can actually be found in many other plants and in every animal on earth? We thought it’d be fun to share some interesting information detailing everything you might want to know about other natural sources of cannabinoids, ranging from your own body to several plants that you might already eat on a regular basis!
COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CANNABINOIDS (AND THE SCIENCE THAT DISPROVES THEM)
There are quite a few misconceptions about cannabinoids out there, some of which you might even believe yourself. To help clear things up, we’ve compiled this resource detailing some of the most common cannabinoid myths, followed by the scientific evidence that disproves them. Regardless, here’s one simple truth you should know: countless studies show that the right combinations of cannabinoids can be extremely helpful for dogs (and other animals) who struggle with arthritis, anxiety, and other conditions.