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Cannabis CBD For Pets, A Possible Solution to Treat Anxiety and Inflammation

At Colorado State University, the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is conducting two clinical trials with Cannabis CBD – one involving treatment of arthritis, and the other epilepsy in dogs.

For now, CBD advocates for dogs are spreading the word at ground level. Cannabis at human strengths can be toxic for dogs, so firms are making dog chews, oils and topical creams using cannabis extract.

Alison is the CEO of TreatWell Health, a Californian firm making medical marijuana products for people and their dogs. TreatWell’s cannabis tincture can be dropped straight into an animal’s mouth or on to food

Similar companies include Treatibles, which sells a hemp oil “for animals of all kinds”, and Pet Releaf, whose hemp dog treats look like fancy vegan snack-food.

The compound Cannabidiol (CBD) was discovered by studies to reduce inflammation and combat seizures. Veterinary groups are cautious but a mounting number of dog owners say the Cannabis is easing their animals’ anxiety and chronic pain.

Cinnamon, a portly Beagle cross from Kansas City, Missouri, takes PetReleaf’s hemp oil daily for her bad hips. Her owner Joyce Lattimer claims that after one dose:

She hopped right down from her chair when I called her to go outside. usually I have to call several times and start pushing her off.

She came over just to say hi and lick me on the leg. I almost cried, it’s been so long since she’s done that.

> Pot for pets: Could medical marijuana help your dog? | BBC News

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Dogs Hallucinate After Licking Cane Toads (Video)

Dogs Hallucinate After Licking Cane Toads (Video) | Third Monk

Dogs in Australia lick the hallucinogenic sweat off cane toads to get high in this clip from Cane Toads: The Conquest.

Some dogs are so desperate for a fix they deliberately hunt down the frogs to stimulate the excretion of the psychedelic sweat, then lick their prey.

To say a dog or a cat is having an hallucination is impossible, but some do star gaze or track something across the room that isn’t there and others just stare out of the cage while we’re monitoring them – Jonathon Cochrane, University of Queensland’s School of Veterinary Science

Unfortunately, there is only a small amount of the psychoactive chemical Bufotenin secreted compared to the dangerous toxins in the sweat. Most dogs are able to overcome the poison by instinctively limiting the amount they lick.

A psychedelic toad trip has to be more intense than a catnip trip, add dogs to the list of animals that love to get high.

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GoPro Animal Vision, Amazing Scenes Captured in HD (Video)

GoPro Animal Vision, Amazing Scenes Captured in HD (Video) | Third Monk

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HD GoPro cameras are lightweight and durable enough to mount on almost anything. Their flexibility allows them to capture amazing scenes of animal behavior and perspective.

Flying Eagle Point of View – GoPro

 

Lion Hug – GoPro

The Lion Whisperer, Kevin Richardson has a good morning greeting with his pride of lions.

Swimming with Dolphins – GoPro

Mark Peters and friends encounter an unexpected surprise while albacore fishing off the coast of Santa Cruz, CA – Pacific White Sided Dolphins playfully hitch a ride behind their fishing boat.

Snow Monkey Hot Tub – GoPro

Art Gimbel stopped by the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Japan to hang out with the hot tubbin’ monkeys. Thanks, Art!

Swimming with a Great White Shark – GoPro

Join freediver Ocean Ramsey as she shares a quiet moment with a Great White Shark

Bishop and the Homies – GoPro

Bishop, the great dane, has a fun day playing in the dog park. GoPro is proud to present our first 100% user shot and edited video! A huge thanks to Kelsey Wynns and Bishop for sharing such a fun afternoon with us! Woof!

Diving with Sea Lions – GoPro

Sam Stewart and Kelly Smith dive with curious Sea Lions in South Australia.

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The Intelligent and Conscious Behavior of Dogs (Video)

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Chimpanzees are our closest relatives but dogs have figured out human behavior better than our primate cousins.

This video gallery shows awesome examples of the communication and emotional intelligence that dogs use to cooperate with a different species.

Empathy Jailbreak

Strange things were happening at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home when dogs were found wondering free in the night. They fitted CCTV and they found the culprit, a dog who just wanted his homies to party with him.

Dog Creates a Game for Himself

Don’t worry guys, the dog has an owner. He wasn’t homeless. This was taken in Kobe, Japan for those wondering. – Ryan Faw

From the Dog’s Perspective

Scientists could soon have the answer to what exactly goes on inside the brain of man’s best friend, with scans to canine brains.

Brain Activity of Dogs

Many dog lovers make all kinds of inferences about how their pets feel about them, but no one has captured images of actual canine thought processes — until now.

Emory University researchers have developed a new methodology to scan the brains of alert dogs and explore the minds of the oldest domesticated species. The technique uses harmless functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), the same tool that is unlocking secrets of the human brain.

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Jesse the Butler Dog

Jesse tackles chores that most humans wouldn’t find enjoyable, complete with his award-winning smile. All taught with positive reinforcement =o) – Just Jesse

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The Westminster Dog Show… On Acid! – VICE Documentary

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Ever wondered what it’s like to trip on acid while at The Westminster Dog Show? Me either, but the combination is actually oddly entertaining. Brayden does a great job of handling the throng of people while enjoying his very first trip on acid.

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Westminster Dog Show… On Acid!

The Westminster Dog Show is a hellscape packed to the gills with Midwesterners and dogs who receive more attention and have better lives than at least 40 percent of the world. The amount of misplaced love and resources funneled into these pooches on a daily basis is enough to make a stone-cold sober person uneasy. But recently I discovered that being thrust into the middle of the whole ordeal, while tripping acid, is a great way to kill an afternoon.

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“The difference between a dog and a cat show is that at a cat show the women are really heavy.” – Gentleman in the hat

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> Westminster Dog Show | VICE

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Animals Trolling Life, Gif Collection (Gallery)

Animals Trolling Life, Gif Collection (Gallery) | Third Monk image 6

Animals have the mastered the art of trolling, here are some awesome examples showing their mean streak of comedy.

What’d you say to me!?!?!?

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All mine suckas!

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I’m bored…I’ll push this! Haha….still bored

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Lazy Bulldog

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Hit the baby and run!

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Pimp Dog on a Bicycle

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Thanks for bringing this giant toilet, now watch my magic.

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Fuck this game.

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Penguin Shove

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Fish Headbutt to the Nuts

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I’m gonna kill you vegetable ball!

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Vet Clinic Endorses Medical Marijuana For Pets in Pain

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Medical marijuana adds to its growing list of benefits by helping sick and aging dogs. The pain relief and appetite stimulation that medical marijuana provides improves the quality of life for ailing K9s that limp towards the finish line of life.

Often our aging pets that we love go through a variety of invasive procedures in our attempts to extend their lives; medical marijuana can improve their quality of life during that stressful time.

Dog Owner and Vet Medical Marijuana Testimonials

Today, at age 12, he plays like a puppy through the day, his fur is soft and he sleeps at night, soothed not by magic, but by the dose of marijuana in that cheese.

Medical Marijuana has been like the fountain of youth for the American bulldog.

It’s really nice to see your sick pet, for his last moments or weeks or months, be happy and not real sick and dealing with needles and surgery.

– Dog Owner: Laura Bugni-Daniel

 

I grew tired of euthanizing pets when I wasn’t doing everything I could to make their lives better. I felt like I was letting them down.

– Veterinarian Doug Kramer

Medical cannabis eased Dr. Karmer’s Siberian husky’s pain during her final weeks, after she had surgery to remove tumors. Not only did Nikita stop whimpering while using cannabis, but she started eating, gaining weight and meeting him at the door again.

The science behind pet pot use has only begun to be written. But the trend behind the science of medical marijuana has been filled with positive findings. It’s an exciting time to be a stoner’s dog.

> Cannabis for canines: Medical marijuana for dogs is necessary for pets in pain, U.S. veterinarian says | National Post