The Endocannabinoid System

  x Edible perils for pets include deviating from their prescription diets; eating fatty foods such as gravy, poultry skin and butter; snacking on toxic (to pets) items such as chocolate, raisins, grapes, onions, and garlic; and imbibing in unsafe beverages like diet sodas, energy drinks, and alcohol of any kind. Non-edible perils for pets…

Lady Bird Lake – Algae ALERT Information provided by Austintexas.gov A harmful algae bloom occurs when cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, produce toxins. Lady Bird Lake experienced a harmful algae bloom in 2019, which sickened and killed several dogs. It’s possible another one may occur in 2020.  Current Status July 1, 2020 – Risk is increased based on typical summer conditions.…

This article is repost courtesy of Veterinarypartner.com :Kidney Failure, Chronic Renal Failure, Renal Insufficiency and Insufficient Kidney Function All of these terms mean the same thing: the kidneys can’t keep up with their daily work. In the past, kidney failure was the predominant term but as these words conjure up images of on-going sickness, expensive hospitalization,…

Many cat owners are unable to recognize the signs of pain in their cat . It simply does not occur to many cat owners that cats develop arthritis ( OA or osteoarthritis ) at the same rate as dogs because cats do not usually show the lameness and limping that is so visible in dogs…

Signs of Pain in Dogs that owners can recognize at home : Limping after exercise Lagging behind on walks Slow to rise Difficulty jumping or climbing on/off furniture and getting in/out of cars Feeling stiff Difficulty or refusal to use stairs Behavioral changes : pacing , panting , whimpering, whining ,yelping, growling , shaking, howling…

Arthritis /OA , also known as osteoarthritis (OA) or degenerative joint disease ( DJD ) ,is a degenerative , progressive, and irreversible condition of the joints . It is characterized by progressive loss of joint cartilage , bony spur growth and the thickening and scarring of connective tissue around the joint and pain . Over…

What is CBD? CBD /Cannabidiol is found in hemp and marijuana plants. Hemp contains a lot more CBD than marijuana plants, which contain mostly THC ( The High Causer ) and a small amount of CBD. CBD is a non-psychoactive molecule found in cannabis /hemp plants . CBD is a major phyto-cannabinoid . Extensive research…

The Endocannabinoid ( ECS ) System is found in every mammal , including dogs and cats , and regulates a broad variety of biological functions . The ECS is responsible for maintaining and controlling the body’s balanced regulation of every system in the body ( homeostasis ) The ECS system has 2 receptors – CB1…