March 30, 2015
Pot for Pets: How Medical Marijuana Can Help Your Cat
Categories: Feline Health
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Medical marijuana can help with a wide variety of conditions because hemp naturally contains compounds which affect the endocannabinoid system, an internal pathway found in mammals. Nearly every tissue contains receptors which respond to the components found in cannabis, acting separately but holistically with the body’s other receptor systems.
Control chronic pain & inflammation associated with arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis, and FIC/FLUTD (feline lower urinary tract disease)
Act as a neuroprotective agent reducing seizure frequency and intensity
Decrease nausea and stimulate appetite
Reduce cancer-associated symptoms
Aid in decreasing severity of dementia
Reduce bronchial spasms in asthmatics
Lower anxiety thus increasing focus during training sessions
Support the immune system for conditions like food allergies and immune-mediated diseases
In most cases, medical marijuana is not designed to be the sole treatment. It works best when given in conjunction with other treatments, and often allows reduction in medications that may have significant undesirable side effects. Hemp has no known negative interactions with other medications or supplements.