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After the CBD flower to smoke, here are the dog food, marketed by brands like Pawell or Cibapet.
Several scientific studies have shown that cannabidiol has anti-inflammatory and even psychological effects.
This non-psychoactive component (unlike THC) extracted from cannabis would be recommended against pain related to osteoarthritis or simply against anxiety.
In Paris, shops are multiplying, like derivative products, while a parliamentary report calls for clarification of the legislation, in a sector which already weighs more than 200 million euros.
Croquettes, bites or oil in a pipette
Already available in Parisian stores, CBD is available in the form of oil, herbal tea, chocolate, toothpaste or flower.
Today, this molecule is also available for dogs and cats, in the form of croquettes, bites or oils to mix in the mash or to put directly into the mouth of the animal.
There are several types of concentrations at the moment, which have a direct influence on its action and on the price.
"We sell 2% oil at 17 euros and 4% oil at 27 euros", explains Fred, salesman at Lab du Bonheur (47 rue de Malte, Paris XIe).
Vet gives 4-month-old Yorkie Rosa CBD
On the side of vets, many have not yet used this molecule, but some are very interested.
"Especially since CBD has no side effects and can be used as a food supplement" explains veterinarian Jean-François, Parent who took the test with his 4-month-old dog.
“Rosa suffers from separation anxiety.
She is very active, restless, follows all the clients, eats their shoelaces and sometimes pees, when I receive a patient and she stays in the waiting room.
A stressful pee, because she's not next to me ”.
Depending on the dosage, the doctor mixes two drops of Cibapet oil at 4% concentration with kibble.
Attracted by the smell of meat or fish, the puppy throws himself on the bowl.
Two hours later, the little dog walks slowly in the hallway, no longer eats the laces and ... prefers to withdraw quietly in her basket.
“It's visible, she's much calmer.
You could say that CBD had a relaxing effect on her!
», Assures the doctor who spends his days with her.
Big dog test
Change of scenery and template.
We go to Emilie, who is the owner of Zeus, a beautiful brown dog weighing 28 kilos.
“He was abandoned when he was little, so he too is under stress when we leave the house.
Like many Malinois, he also has osteoarthritis problems ”explains his mistress.
To give it a try, she made Cantonese rice, “because he loves it!
".
“He's very thin on the palate, so it's hard to get him to swallow medicine mixed with his bowl.
But there, the Cantonese rice, with 3 drops of CBD oil, it goes into it!
"
24 hours later, we return to Emilie's, who opens her door to us.
“I didn't see any difference!
He is as lively and restless as usual ”.
During the day, she will give him a few drops to repeat the test.
But this experience confirms its verdict.
" Nothing !
I did not notice any change in behavior.
Maybe we need to double the number of drops ... ”she wonders.