CBD & Mobility Support For Aging Pets

1. Can CBD Help Improve Mobility In Pets?

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays a role in joint function, bone health, immune response, cognition, motor skills, endocrine function, & much more.

Since CBD is a phyto-cannabinoid that interacts with the ECS and supports homeostasis, many pet parents use CBD to help support their aging pets’ mobility, joint flexibility, general wellness, and overall quality of life.

2. CBD For Maintaining Homeostasis In Aging Pets

Homeostasis is our pet’s most balanced, inner physiological state. It’s when their bodily systems & organs are functioning and communicating efficiently. It maintains body stability in internal and external environments. This means it helps organ function, monitors changes within internal systems, and restores balance when needed.

Homeostasis is a state of equilibrium maintained by the body’s ECS. It is how our pets grow and live, helping avoid what negatively impacts their immune health.

Cannabinoids play important roles in maintaining this equilibrium. When the body needs internal balance, it creates its own cannabinoids. These cannabinoids communicate between cells, helping support healthy bodily function. Our pet’s body naturally produces endo-cannabinoids, while plants (like hemp) contain phyto-cannabinoids.

The ECS is composed of cannabinoid receptors found throughout the body, bones, bodily systems, and major organs. Endo-cannabinoids, phyto-cannabinoids (like CBD), and other hemp plant compounds interact with these receptors.

Many animals and people struggle producing their own endo-cannabinoids as they age. When a body doesn’t make enough endo-cannabinoids, this can affect mobility, comfort, and overall balance. When a pet experiences endocannabinoid deficiency, parents often supplement with phyto-cannabinoids (CBD, CBN, CBG, etc). Endocannabinoid deficiency is one of many things that can disrupt homeostasis.

CBD & hemp may help support homeostasis in aging pets by supporting the body’s own signaling and normal organ function. A balanced homeostasis supports healthy mobility in all pets.

This is why many pet parents choose to give CBD daily as part of a proactive routine to help maintain mobility as their pet ages.

3. CBD For Joint Health In Aging Pets

Like people, some pets develop arthritis as they get older. Arthritis is a painful, degenerative joint disease that worsens over time. It mainly affects weight-bearing joints, like the hips, knees, elbows, and shoulders.

Arthritis can cause fluid loss, cartilage wearing away, abnormal bone growth, pain, stiffness, inflammation, and decreased motion.

If your pet has been diagnosed with arthritis or another joint condition, your veterinarian should guide treatment. CBD is not a treatment for arthritis; where it fits is everyday support, helping maintain joint flexibility, mobility, and comfort as pets age.

CBD also interacts with the TRPV1 receptor, which is involved in body temperature and sensory signaling, one of the ways it may help support everyday comfort and normal movement.

Many pet parents choose CBD and other hemp compounds to help support their pet’s relaxation, calm muscles, and healthy joints.

4. CBD For Everyday Comfort In Aging Pets

As pets age, everyday wear on joints and muscles can make movement less comfortable.

A balanced immune response supports normal joint function, movement, and bone strength, all of which influence mobility. This can lead to a lower immune system unable to protect the body against illness, injury, and threats.

CBD is often used to support a normal, balanced immune response through its interaction with the endocannabinoid system.

The immune system is also located in the gut, and CBD is used to support gut health. Consistently giving our pet CBD may help the immune system communicate properly with the rest of the body. This strengthens its ability to protect itself from outside threats and deterioration.

5. CBD For Motor Skills and Muscle Spasms In Aging Pets

Research explores CBD’s potential to improve locomotive abilities. Early studies have looked at CBD’s potential to support mobility and motor function in animals, and research is ongoing.

Muscle spasticity is another motor disorder causing involuntary muscle contractions that cause muscle stiffness. Many studies show CBD’s potential to reduce muscle spasticity and improve motor control.

6. CBD For The Endocrine System In Aging Pets

The ECS heavily regulates the endocrine system. The endocrine system is a network of organs and glands that controls hormone production within the body. It sends certain levels of those hormones to specific organs and tissues that the body needs to function properly.

Too-high or too-low hormone levels sometimes cause easy bone/muscle injuries, impaired mobility, or discomfort in the nerves, muscles, & bones.

Cannabinoid receptors are found in most endocrine organs, which makes CBD an ideal choice for those suffering from endocrine dysfunction.

7. CBD For The Endocrine System In Aging Pets

There are countless CBD pet products out there! The most important part of choosing the right one for your pet includes finding companies who care. Always look for third-party lab tests and unbiased reviews.

Compare products: Bailey’s Mobility collection. Compare product formats, ingredient lists and current label directions with your veterinarian.

Bailey’s CBD pet products are made under the advisory of respected veterinarian, Dr. Robert J Silver, DVM. We use USDA organic, single-sourced hemp from a local family farm in Colorado. All CBD products are lab-tested with a 30-day money back guarantee because we want the best for our best friends.

8. CBD Treats For Aging Pets

CBD pet treats are a delicious, easy way to give our pets specific doses of hemp.

Bailey’s CBD soft chew treats are cold-pressed and never baked. This means they keep the abundance of natural cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial plant compounds found in hemp.

One of our favorite wellness blends, Bailey’s Hip & Joint CBD Soft Chews combine CBD with other plant compounds to support hip and joint health and mobility in aging pets. These tasty, chicken-flavored soft chews are made with glucosamine, MSM, green-lipped mussel, and occurring CBD.

A few reasons people choose Bailey’s Hip & Joint CBD Soft Chews are: Mobility support Graceful aging for pets Everyday comfort for senior pets Support for dog breeds predisposed to hip and joint wear Maintaining joint flexibility and range of motion

These CBD dog chews are packed with carefully-chosen ingredients to support your dog’s mobility and hip & joint function.

9. CBD Oil For Aging Pets

CBD oils are sublingual oils with concentrated amounts of CBD. Pet parents can put them directly in their pet’s mouth, on top of treats, mixed in food, or on a paw to be licked.

Full-spectrum hemp oils are an excellent way for pets to get high doses of CBD and the full plant benefits. Bailey’s full-spectrum hemp oil for pets is non-intoxicating and made with occurring CBD from hand-harvested hemp.

Full-spectrum hemp extract has all of the cannabinoids, terpenes, terpenoids, flavonoids, and other hemp compounds. These work together (known as synergy) to enhance and amplify each other’s individual effects (known as the entourage effect).

10. CBG For Aging Pets

Bailey’s CBD also has a high-CBG oil for dogs. Known as “the mother of all cannabinoids”, CBG plays a big part in hemp’s benefits.

Still being studied, CBG is especially appealing for pets because of its non-psychoactive nature. Research into CBG is still early, and scientists are exploring how it interacts with the endocannabinoid system alongside CBD.

The possibilities of CBG for everyday comfort and mobility support are very exciting!

11. How Else Can I Help My Aging Pet With Mobility Support?

We want nothing more than for our pets to always be comfortable and happy. As they age, we want them to know only the love they give us daily.

In addition to consistent, proactive CBD use, we can make sure they have cozy bedding, a safe environment, healthy playtime, nutritious meals with quality ingredients, a trusted veterinarian, loving time with their parents, and lots of kisses!

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to treat, diagnose, or cure any condition. Please consult a licensed veterinarian before giving your pet supplements or starting new routines.