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Summertime: the season so many of us look forward to. A time to get out and explore, more often than not, with our four-legged friends. However, there are some important things to keep in mind to ensure your pups are their healthiest and happiest during the warmer months.
When hot, dogs get much thirstier than we do. In order to cool down, their only real options are drinking water and panting. Since the majority of their sweating happens through their paws, a standard fan won’t be much help if they begin to overheat. If possible, wet them down with a hose or have them play in a kid pool to help keep cool. If those options aren’t feasible or your dog isn’t a fan of water, try soaking a towel, vest, or mat in water. This will allow them to rest and cool down, and is especially helpful if the indoor temperature is high as well. Another great tip is to freeze chicken broth in an ice cube tray or whip up some pupsicles to help cool your dog down from the inside out with some tasty treats. Add in some of our tincture for extra health benefits that your dog will be sure to thank you for!
It’s important to notice when your dog has been in the sun too long so you can help keep them at a safe cool temperature. If your dog must be outside for extended periods of time, make sure they have open access to a shaded area and plenty of water. Additionally, when humidity is higher than 70% dogs have a difficult time cooling themselves down properly so it is important to keep water handy and avoid long walks or keeping them outside during the hottest parts of the day. This helps protect their paws, doesn’t make their walk too strenuous, and ensures they can regulate their temperature.
Here are a few more tips to help your pup make the most of summer with you!
No warm cars
We know, this is the well-known one. However, it still seems to surprise people when they find out just how quickly a car can heat up. On an 85-degree day, for example, the temperature inside a car with the windows slightly open can reach 102 degrees within 10 minutes. After 30 minutes, the temperature will reach 120 degrees. Check out this video to see a vet stay in a car for 30 minutes to show what it’s like.
Up to date medication
As the months warm up, make sure that your dog is current on all mosquito, parasite, flea and tick medications. Other dangerous diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Symptoms of these include lethargy, limping, loss of appetite and more. Here is a list of the 10 most common summertime diseases your dog may be prone to.
Watch them around water
With more time spent around bodies of water, it’s extra critical to watch your dog. During the warmer months, algae blooms are increasingly common and dogs can develop neurological and kidney damage from drinking or swimming in contaminated water. Additionally, if you are a new dog owner, do not assume they know how to swim. Make sure they can’t get into a deep body of water without you around until you are familiar with their skill level in the water.
Protect against burns
Just like humans, dogs can get sunburnt as well. If your dog has a thin light coat, talk to your vet to see if they could benefit from sunscreen on long days out. This helps prevent skin cancer and keeps them much more comfortable and happy! In addition to their skin, their pads can also get burnt. Keep your dog off any asphalt and metal that has been exposed to sun at length.
We know that was a lot but it’s all to say that it’s important to keep a closer eye on your furry friend this time of year. You and your dog can – and should – still enjoy the warmer months together! It’s just important to look out for warning signs to ensure they can enjoy your adventures just as much as in the cooler months. Happy trails!
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In the animal rights movement, cruelty–free is a label for products or activities that do not harm or kill animals anywhere in the world. Products tested on animals are not considered cruelty–free, since these tests are often painful and cause the suffering and death of millions of animals every year.
Getting vegetarianism confused with veganism is a common mistake most people make. So today we are going to closely examine the definition of vegan versus the definition of a vegetarian in this post. Hopefully, this provides a little clarity.
The Oxford dictionary definition of a vegetarian is “a person who does not eat meat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain etc.”
This basically divides vegetarians into two groups; vegetarians who exclude eggs and dairy and vegetarians who include these items in their diets. The latter can then be broken up into a further three groups; ovo- vegetarians (who consume eggs but not milk), lacto-vegetarians (who consume milk but not eggs) and ovo-lacto vegetarians who consume both milk and eggs.
There’s often controversy surrounding “semi-vegetarians”, whose diet consists mainly of vegetarian foods but includes fish or poultry. The main differentiating factor between all of the above-mentioned groups is how much animal products are included in the diet.
The above difference is the main distinguishing factor between the definition of vegan and that of a vegetarian because vegans exclude animal products in their entirety. The official definition of veganism is “the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in a diet. As well as following an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient animals.
A follower of veganism is known as a vegan”. That means veganism extends beyond the diet of a vegan individual. That is the biggest difference between vegans and vegetarians. While vegetarians may not consume animal products, they may use them if they are present in other products, such as items containing silk, honey or leather.
Vegans, on the other hand, avoid the use of animal products in all areas of their lifestyles.
Cannabis strains including Hemp and Marijuana are either pure or hybrid of the plant genus Cannabis, which encompasses the species Sativa, Indica, and Ruderalis.
Varieties are developed to intensify specific characteristics of the plant, or to differentiate the strain for the purposes of marketing or to make it more effective as a natural supplement. Variety names are typically chosen by their growers, and often reflect properties of the plant such as taste, color, smell, or the origin of the variety. These varieties have been cultivated to contain a high percentage of cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, CBC and more. Several varieties of Cannabis, known as Hemp, have a very low THC content, and are instead grown for their fiber, seed and therapeutic propertiess
CBD has become quite popular over the last couple of years but despite what you might think it is only one of the 100 compounds that have been identified in the Cannabis Sativa L plant. Full-spectrum CBD oil, unlike CBD isolate products, includes a wide range of cannabinoids present in the cannabis or hemp plant. Depending on the condition and what you are looking to achieve it can provide a greater effect than CBD alone as all the cannabinoids work together in what is known as the entourage effect.
Full-spectrum CBD also contains a variety of essential vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, protein, chlorophyll, terpenes, flavonoids, and fiber. When referring to CBD in the hemp plant, it’s important to understand that Hemp contains a large number of cannabinoids (in trace amounts), but the main compounds are CBD and cannabidiolic acid (CBDa). As CBDa is more abundant in the hemp plant, firms must decarboxylate the oil. This process heats the oil and changes CBDa into CBD.
Just one last thing before we explain the benefits of Full Spectrum CBD oil, its important to understand that CBD from Cannabis is only legal in Medical or recreational states, while CBD hemp oil is legal in all 50 states under the 2014 US Farm Bill. While it may not be able to treat all conditions it has been known to assist with a variety of medical conditions including anxiety, depression and acute pain.
The Benefits of the Whole Plant
One of the most important studies relating to full-spectrum CBD oil took place at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Hadassah School in 2015. It compared the performance of a full spectrum extract with one that contained CBD only. The study concluded that full spectrum was more effective when fighting pain and inflammation.
While CBD only is somewhat effective, the whole plant extract not only provided faster and better relief, the effects also lasted longer. This is why an increasing number of companies in the CBD industry are selling full-spectrum CBD oil as a rule.
The aforementioned entourage effect is the main reason behind the efficacy of whole plant extracts. There are over 100 ‘identified’ compounds in the cannabis plant. While most of these compounds have their own therapeutic benefit, they come together in a synergistic way to provide far better performance than any single compound, including CBD.