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Hemp oil for dogs and cats

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Fitness booster or green myth?

The use of hemp oil can  many benefits for dogs and cats. Find out in the article what hemp oil is  and how to feed it. Read now!

Hemp oil – what is it actually?

Did you know? When the word “hemp” is mentioned, alarm bells ring for many people – but although this term is still often associated with drugs in popular belief, the green plant in fact, quite a bit more. We have taken a closer look at the whole thing for you.

First of all: not all hemp is the same. In fact, hemp can be used to make marijuana – dried buds, pistils and small leaves are used for this. Hashish is made from resin, which is extracted from the buds. These parts of the plant contain THC, which  intoxicating  on the nervous system.

But the hemp plant can do more – the individual parts of the plant can be used to make soap, milk, fabrics, ropes, clothing, paper and even fuel. So you see: The green plant is a  multi-talented .

 

CBD oil and hemp oil – what is the difference?

Hemp oil is often equated with CBD oil – but these are two completely different things. Firstly, the two oils are extracted from different parts of the hemp plant: While hemp oil CBD oil is produced from the flowers and leaves. Hemp seed oil and CBD oil essentially differ in their chemical composition. CBD oil contains a high content of cannabidiol, which can be used to relieve various causes  is used.

In addition, CBD oil for dogs and cats can be relaxing, balancing and stimulating. Hemp oil, not to be confused with CBD oil, is extracted from the seeds of the hemp plant and does not contain any psychoactive ingredients. It is a purely natural product and completely legal. 

In ALPHAZOO hemp oil you will find valuable omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, more specifically linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid, which are considered essential because the body cannot produce them itself. Therefore, it is the perfect raw food oil for your four-legged friend.

 

How do you feed hemp oil?

Hemp oil can be produced from the hemp seeds, which are extracted from the flower. Ideally, hemp oil should be mixed with the cold-pressing process so that the valuable ingredients are retained.

First the most important thing: CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are cannabinoids – while THC has a psychoactive effect, CBD promotes well-being and relaxation. Hemp oil contains neither THC nor CBD and is therefore not intoxicating for the animal.

We find this “exhilarating”  delicate feed oil  but still – the most important  Characteristics  of hemp seed oil at a glance:

· supports vitality

· supports the coat quality

· supports well-being

 

Our 4 tips for use

You can use hemp oil for your dog or cat in many different ways:

1. Supplement for the BARF diet:  Hemp oil is not only rich in  fatty acids, but also cold-pressed.As animal feed  Hemp oil offers great benefits for all dog and cat breeds. Of course, you can also use hemp oil as a beneficial feed when feeding dry or wet food.  use.

2nd  As coat care: Thanks to its high content of essential fatty acids and valuable vitamins, hemp oil is a liquid beauty treatment for dogs and cats – the beneficial oil promotes coat shine and improves the structure and density of the hair.

3.  External use: Hemp oil is not only beneficial in the bowl. It is also ideal for external coat care: simply spread a hazelnut-sized amount of hemp oil on your dog or cat's coat, massage it in well and then gently brush the coat if necessary.

4th  For older four-legged friends: In particular, the seniors among our animals often struggle with listlessness, apathy and lack of energy.  Our animal experts report that hemp oil, when used regularly, increases the vitality  of older dogs and cats.

Good to know

Note, however, that hemp oil If heated strongly, it can lose its taste and valuable nutrients, so it should be used at room temperature or only slightly warmed.

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