CBD Oil For Horses

What is CBD oil for horses?

Our CBD oil for horses comprises of CBD extract, which comes from the hemp plant, and fractioned coconut oil. These ingredients are human-grade and grown without using any harmful pesticides or fertilizers.

The biggest difference between CBD oil for horses and other CBD products is the high concentration of CBD to ensure an effective dose for such a large animal.

This CBD oil is designed to provide a 1-2mg/kg dose of CBD for horses weighing anywhere from 200 - 2000lbs and to last on average at least 30 days with a twice-daily dose.

It contains 20,000mg, or 20g, of CBD and additional cannabinoids present in the hemp plant.

Unlike its cousin marijuana, Hemp contains very low concentrations of THC, meaning it is non-intoxicating.

It is widely believed to have a good safety profile by veterinarians, something which it has demonstrated consistently across thousands of small studies to date.

The ECS (Endocannabinoid System) & CBD

All animals, including horses, have an endocannabinoid system that regulates bodily functions. CBD is similar in chemical structure to the body's naturally present endocannabinoids, allowing it to interact with the ECS.

The ECS and other body systems assist in maintaining body balance by regulating temperature, maintaining healthy blood pressure, maintaining calcium levels, controlling water levels, and defending against viruses and bacteria.

How to pick a product

When you decide to add CBD to your horses' diet, the next question is, which product do I purchase? Here are some tips when buying CBD oil for horses. 

• Quality Ingredients – Purchase products with human-grade ingredients that are traceable from seed. You will know where it has been from the farm to the horse's mouth. 
• Lab Tested – Purchase products that are third-party lab tested. Third-party lab testing is a neutral and unbiased source of data. Because it is the most transparent technique, it favors the consumer.
• Manufacturing Process – Purchase products from facilities that use Current Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO6 clean rooms. A cleanroom is a controlled environment where pollutants like dust, airborne microbes, and aerosol particles are filtered out to provide an ideal place to manufacture CBD pet products. 
• The effective dose for large animals - Horses are large animals, so the amount of CBD needs to account for size. For this reason, we suggest getting the horse high-strength oil that will last more than a few days at an effective dose. 

Relievet CBD for Pets produces all products with the specifications noted above, ensuring high-quality products get to your animals.  

What can it do for horses?

Evidence suggests that CBD may compensate for your horse's health shortages by supplementing the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Although the FDA has only approved one CBD product for human patients suffering from seizures, current research on CBD's uses in animals such as anti-anxiety, arthritis, calming, and pain continues today.

The FDA fully supports the study of CBD and other cannabinoids. However, further research is needed before any health claims can be made.

Is CBD oil safe for horses?

Veterinarians widely consider CBD to be safe for animals. Like humans, horses have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which acts as a regulatory system to maintain homeostasis (balance) in the body.

The ECS regulates digestion, sleep, hunger, inflammation, mood, immunological function, temperature, memory, and many other activities.

Although there are only a handful of horse-specific CBD studies, most human and animal research indicates that CBD is non-toxic and non-addictive.

Both people and animals tolerate CBD well; this has been demonstrated at dosages 50 times higher than our recommendation in some studies.

Side effects of CBD on horses

There is limited research on the side effects of CBD for horses, here are potential side effects based on how CBD affects some animals and humans. Although side effects are rare, they include temporary diarrhea, change in appetite, dry mouth or increased thirst, and slight drowsiness or fatigue.

These side effects will decrease or stop if you lower the dosage or stop using the product.

CBD for horses with arthritis

CBD for horses with arthritis may be a choice worth exploring with your vet as CBD interacts with your horses' endocannabinoid system. The ECS activates the body's functions, which may help your horse react better to pain and inflammation.

CBD for horses with laminitis

CBD is not a cure for laminitis, but it may make your horse feel more comfortable and boost its general quality of life by targeting the side effects of the disease.

How to administer CBD oil to horses

Placing CBD oil in your horse's mouth is the most effective way to administer the product; this allows the CBD to enter the bloodstream directly through the walls of the mouth and the sublingual gland.

If this is difficult, other options include adding CBD oil to your horses' food. Adding CBD to food requires more because CBD degrades in the digestion process.

CBD dosage for horses

A good way to start your horse on CBD is to start with a lower dosage and increase it every few days until you see results.

Use the dosage table printed on the side of every bottle of our CBD oil for horses to find out how much CBD oil to give your horse based on their weight. We recommend a dose between 1-2mg/kg of your horse's weight.

Where to buy CBD oil for horses

You can purchase our CBD oil for horses online in a couple of clicks; at Relievet, we always ship free, and subscribers can receive the product on their desired schedule with a permanent 30% discount.

Our CBD oil for horses is manufactured to the highest standards with the best available ingredients, making it the obvious choice for horse owners.