Is THC Safe For Dogs? It’s clear that THC is psychoactive, but can you give it to your dog? Generally, vets recommend THC-free (i.e., broad-spectrum or isolate) CBD products for dogs. That’s because THC side effects in dogs can be more significant than in humans due to heightened sensitivity to this chemical compound. Poison control centers are also reporting increased calls about dogs with symptoms of THC toxicity, usually related to the ingestion of cannabis edibles like chocolate brownies with high levels of THC. Dogs can not only become ill from ingestion of THC, but the symptoms may be compounded by chocolate, which can also be harmful, and even deadly, for dogs. THC overdose can cause undesirable side effects in dogs, including vomiting, lowering of blood pressure, increased heart rate and lethargy. Although THC also has potential health benefits, you should not give it to your pet without consulting a vet. Due to its psychoactive properties, full-spectrum CBD can be riskier for dogs to take than broad-spectrum, even with its minimal THC content. Full-spectrum CBD contains all the beneficial constituents of the whole plant — including other cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids and fatty acids plus THC, which in combination result in maximum health benefits due to the synergistic “entourage effect.” Broad-spectrum CBD contains 80%-90% CBD, no detectable THC and a reduced level of other cannabinoids. This extract provides many benefits of the entourage effect, but without the potential side effects of THC. CBD isolate contains mostly CBD molecules, typically with a purity of 99% or more. Pure CBD isolate products do not include other cannabinoids, flavonoids or terpenes, and thus do not provide an entourage effect.
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