Five reasons to use VetHealth Broad Spectrum oil in senior dogs 

Some drugs for senior dogs can be entirely replaced by it, especially NSAID painkillers for osteoarthritis (read more here). Some seniors who have not had any diagnosed mobility problems can still experience a "rebirth," most likely in cases of "silent pain" (read more here). 

Five fundamental reasons for using VHBS oil in senior dogs are, in short:

1. Pain control

Most of our senior pets live with arthritis. Compared to traditional pain relief drugs, CBD oil can be a compelling alternative as a natural and potentially safer remedy. Studies* have shown that CBD (with CBG) can reduce inflammation while relieving pain. There is a noticeable improvement, especially in joint pain, inflammation of soft tissues, and arthritis. +

2. Neurodegenerative disorders 

CBD has a particular effect on slowing down the development of neurodegenerative diseases. The loss of neurons in different parts of the nervous system leads to a consequent decline in cognitive and motor functions; cognitive dysfunction causes the brain and nerves to deteriorate slowly. So scientists are studying brain receptors to find out how CBD works. 

3. Bone health 

Maintaining healthy bones in older dogs (and cats) can be problematic, as their bones become more fragile and vulnerable over time, i.e., more prone to breaking. In addition to calming inflammatory processes and stimulating cell renewal, research has shown that CBD (with CBG) also has an impact on bone strengthening. It may also boost the body's ability to heal itself—although more research is needed to determine precisely how, but the results are promising. 

4. Heart health 

Heart disease is surprisingly common in our senior pets. High blood pressure can often play a role in it (it is also common in animals with kidney disease). CBD has been shown as a promising alternative natural treatment for high blood pressure. A recent study** confirmed it lowered resting blood pressure in humans. Other research*** suggests that CBD's antioxidant properties may help reduce heart inflammation and prevent cell death resulting from oxidative stress.

5. Cancer treatment 

CBD can help relieve cancer symptoms and the side effects of treatment (radiotherapy, chemotherapy, "smart" drugs). In fact, CBD has reduced the growth of some tumors in animals****, as it interferes with the ability of tumor cells to reproduce. Also, it can help the body to absorb the drugs better or enhance their effects. 

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*A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of daily cannabidiol for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis pain (Verrico et Al., 2020.)
**A single dose of cannabidiol reduces blood pressure in healthy volunteers in a randomized crossover study (Jadoon et Al., 2017.)
***Therapeutic Applications of Cannabinoids in Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure (Garza-Cervantes, Ramos-Gonzalez, Lozano et Al., 2020.)
****The effect of cannabidiol on canine neoplastic cell proliferation and mitogen-activated protein kinase activation during autophagy and apoptosis (Henry et Al., 2020.)