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Clove for dogs, what does that do?

Giving cloves to your dog might sound a bit strange. But it's actually quite logical. The clove plant produces strong cannabinoids. These substances help to keep your dog healthy, for example in case of joint problems. Cloves are therefore a good choice instead of CBD oil from cannabis.

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13 July '23 • 3 min reading time

Every mammal has an endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS was discovered about thirty years ago and consists of a system of receptors that exchange signal substances. This way, signals about the health and balance of the body are delivered to the right places. In short, the ECS monitors the physical and mental balance of an animal (or human) and ensures a good resistance to illness and external influences. A very important system, therefore, that influences a wide range of physical and mental complaints.

What are cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids are the signaling substances of the ECS. The body uses self-made cannabinoids, but can also use plant cannabinoids as a stimulant. Animals or humans get these plant cannabinoids through food. Some plants provide powerful signaling substances that support and stimulate the ECS of mammals. Hemp is an example of this, but cloves as well. The ECS is very important in various processes in the body. Oxygen transport, signal transmission in the nervous system, bone formation, and intestinal function are all influenced by cannabinoids. Mental health is also linked to the ECS. If there are not enough signaling substances, a mammal like a dog or human may have difficulty dealing with stress and pain.

Maintaining balance

The ECS has only one goal: homeostasis. This is a difficult word for a stable balance in the body. To maintain the desired balance, external influences must be processed. Imbalances lead to diseases, pain, and stress. External influences that threaten to disrupt balance include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and toxic substances such as pesticides or algae in the water. When there is a disruption in the body, many signaling substances are needed to restore balance. That is the principle of using cannabinoids as a supplement: it helps the body to restore balance more quickly.

When to use cannabinoids?

Cannabinoids have been shown to be effective for anxiety and stress, and can therefore help if dogs have behavioral problems or are very anxious. In addition, these substances have anti-inflammatory and cell-protective effects. They also reduce pain, for example in animals with arthritis. It has been proven that the substances penetrate into the joint fluid. The treated dogs become much more active. You can use cannabinoids, from hemp or cloves, excellently for dogs with anxiety and/or pain due to joint inflammation. And when your pet's immune system is lower, for example due to shedding or stress, cannabinoids can help boost the immune system.

Broad applicability

Supplements with cannabinoids are supportive for dogs with:

  • Joint inflammations such as arthritis

  • Behavioral problems

  • Stress and anxiety

  • Digestive problems

  • Low resistance

  • Allergies

  • Pain

  • Skin problems

  • Fatigue

  • Metabolic problems like insulin resistance

  • Accumulation of waste and liver problems

Why cloves?

CBD oil for humans and animals is usually made from cannabis sativa, or the hemp plant. But an extract of cloves contains a higher concentration of cannabinoids and has a more than excellent effect. The clove plant produces powerful cannabinoids, such as β-caryophyllene (BCP). A clove extract contains more than one hundred different cannabinoids, and this diversity improves its effectiveness. Moreover, with a cannabinoid oil from cloves, a much higher concentration is possible than in usual CBD products. Thanks to this high concentration (90%!), users see better results than with other, often more expensive, alternatives. Cloves also never contain the mind-altering THC, so you don't have to worry about your dog becoming high or drowsy!

Sources:

Freundt-Revilla J, Heinrich F, Zoerner A, Gesell F, Beyerbach M, Shamir M, et al. 2018. The endocannabinoid system in canine Steroid-Responsive Meningitis-Arteritis and Intraspinal Spirocercosis. PLoS ONE 13(2): e0187197. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0187197

Calignano A, La Rana G, Giuffrida A, Piomelli D. Nature. Control of pain initiation by endogenous cannabinoids. 1998 Jul 16;394(6690):277-81.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9685157

Gamble L-J, Boesch JM, Frye CW, Schwark WS, Mann S, Wolfe L, Brown H, Berthelsen ES and Wakshlag JJ (2018) Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Clinical Efficacy of Cannabidiol Treatment in Osteoarthritic Dogs. Front. Vet. Sci. 5:165. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2018.00165

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