Sammy, our oldest Lab, turned 13 on May 10. For some years he has had lipomas, masses, thankfully benign, but they don't seem to bother him. It's age. Oh isn't it.
I flew to Missouri then took a train to Illinois when he was just 4 months old to get him. The woman who had him just needed to find him a home and even though we already had Sophie and Fergus, what would one more Lab be. We started obedience and then agility. He was fantastic but his anxiety was overwhelming and we had to stop. Just being home with me and the pack suited him just fine.
He was a swimmer and constantly in the pool , with or without us. He sat for long spells on the step in the deep end just "thinking". Our vet said that his being in the pool and swimming has helped his flexibility in his paws and joints but now I'm seeing his hind legs having a bit of trouble.
There's a weakness on his left rear leg and he wasn't able to get up on the couch or chair without a boost and the stairs to the coach were a challenge. "Come on Sam, you can do it!!!" is the cheer from the top and he comes in. Roger takes him and Ozzie on long slow walks, Sammy's choice, then he comes back and sleeps.
Sammy and Ozzie
As you may know I have pain from osteoarthritis in my hip. Probably the long slide down our attic stairs years ago then standing on said leg for years as I painted. What you may not know is I am a "researcher" . As soon as I hear something I need to read all about it on google, so when I heard about the benefits of CBD oil for humans, I started to read everything I could find. People have used herbs for centuries all over the world for pain and ailments so why would this be different?
From healthline.com This gives you a quick reference. I also will add the only side effect that I have felt has been dry mouth. Yes I did purchase a bottle starting low at 250mg. and bought Pure kana, vanilla. The first week was one drop in the morning and one at night. Every article that I read said to start slow so you can find that "sweet spot" and the pain diminishes. Second week I did two drops but near the end of that week I did three. I started to feel a difference. I slept through the night with no annoying hip burning or shoulder pain. (Oh ya, that started too) That night I woke about 2 A.M. and felt like I did in my 20's. I got so giddy I tossed and turned like a fish just because I could. (felt it the next day..silly me)
Back to Sammy! So if CBD oil is helping me and, yes, Roger, what could it do for our Sam. He was sitting panting most of the day except when he slept. Was he in pain? Should I call our Vet? Sammy is the first one out the door on walks and he still is fighting to be active, would CBD oil for pets help?
Back to Google!! Read a zillion reviews on every oil for pets. I'm a "you pay for what you get" person, poor Roger, but it seems like in this area it's true. I had read people went from oil to oil trying to find the best one for themselves and my thought was, buy the best for what you need it for and it should be fine.
This is what I bought for Sam. Sammy's Oil It's 300 mg full spectrum, Hemp extract, 100% natural and no preservatives. Let me also add there is no THC in the product so Sammy never gets high. That's the joy of CBD oils.
https://pethealthcbd.com/product/cbd-muscle-and-joint-tincture/
I am so not a math person so I have to go on "reaction" . The first day I gave Sam one drop in his food in the morning then one drop at dinner. I did this for a week as I did mine. His panting continued. The second week I started two drops. Third week, three and at the end of the week, 4. That night he wasn't panting and he was sitting up on the couch alert and watching every move. (We were having dinner...lol) I have settled on 4 drops in the morning and 5 at night since he's been out on long walks three times during the day, consisting of hills. He's getting up on the couch with ease and the chair. Before he had to try and get one back leg up high enough to boost himself, or one of us would help, but now it's two paws on the seat and a hop with both back legs coming up.
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I'm sure some dogs as they age start to give up just like people, but Sammy is a fighter. He loves traveling and sniffing every ounce of where we stop, sigh, not complaining but it takes him forever. Just a true love of living. (Ok, now there's a life lesson for me right there...)
I'll keep watching to see if the drops need to be adjusted but right now they seem to be doing just fine. Our bottle says "Muscle and Joint" but from everything I read it does help where it's needed.
I hope this blog has been informative and I'll keep you posted on Sammy's journey. For me? The oil is fantastic. Pharmaceutical medicines and I don't mesh well at all as I get horrid side effects, so this is perfect for me!
Keep me posted if you decide to go this route with your pets. I'd love to hear how it's working for them!
Warmly,
Sheila
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I'm reading, more and more, articles about individuals getting numerous benefits, without side effects, from CBD oils...
So, then, why are they so difficult and expensive to find?
Same question here! Not that I have any aches and pains that need management, but for those who do; I know plenty, and they're stuck dealing with shitty side effects from God only knows what LOL. At least with CBD, you know what you're getting and what the limits and merrits are.
If you google CBD oil you will find a lot on the internet where I purchased ours. It is a bit pricey, some are less costly though. Probably because of the processing it goes through.
It really does work. There are vape cbd pens that are really affordable and work right away. I think they start around $10.00? My granddaughter got one for me and I use it before I take my Newfoundland out for her walk.
Thanks for replying!!
I've been searching about it, in the past, I've been reading that some source can be fraudulent, that it's not easy to find a reliable distributor, that the best oils are, usually, the most expensive....
If the law was more flexible with what seems to be the most effective and natural cure/relief for many conditions, I believe CBD oil would be more affordable and easier to buy....
Thank you for the reply and advice !!!
I agree with you. I had an MRI for my hip and the Dr said right off, "You need a complete hip replacement and here's pain meds. See my secretary and she will schedule you and don't even look at stem cell replacement because it doesn't work"
My thought...NO, and he needed more money to go on vacation. lol The pharmaceutical companies , I believe, will fight tooth and nail to keep control.
What a shame. Hopefully it will change.
Indeed..... the pharmaceutical companies... too much money involved...
Agreed on that!
Long time ago one of the patients that I had helped was using extracts for his cancer and other health problems.
When his dog ended up getting cancer and needing more help he immediately used his medicine to treat his best friend.
The results were nothing short of miraculous.
Both patients benefited from this treatment.
I'm really glad that you decided to do the same thing and had such a remarkable results!
Thank you! Sam has a large limpoma on his stomach and I have my eye on it. The one on his back seems smaller already! I'll post on that soon.
Awww Sammy!! That's awesome news Sheila! Brian and I make cbd oil and he's been taking it for sometime now; the tumors in his mouth have basically disappeared! The doctors wanted to fillet his tongue, cut out the tumors, and then have a weekly process of unstapling, flushing and re-stapling the tongue. After a few weeks of that, his mouth was to be wired shut for 6 weeks! Can you believe that??? We of course turned to cbd oil instead and it's been a godsend. I take it for arthritis in my hands and it helps me sleep like a baby! I never thought to use it for dogs though; I so glad you tried it and it's working.
I have this weird vision of you flip-flopping in bed, fish-like lol
Flip flopping fish and dancing dogs! Our bed is a circus! LOL! Seriously though, I'm glad to hear that you're both getting relief using the CBD oil. It is certainly helping my arthritis pain and I am sleeping a whole lot better even with the dogs and the flip flopping!
I am hearing the organ grinder music now so I guess it's time for the circus to begin!!! <3 LOL LOL
hahaha you guys kill me :)
From the moment you sent the photo with Sheila sleeping and all the dogs around her, I'm one of those crazies where my heart melted. I know you love the flopping and the dancing dogs Roger!! :)
That vision on me flip flopping is probably accurate!!! LOL sorry.
Lord the doctors wanted to do all that to Brian? The poor man. And wow that the CBD oil took them away. I'm so happy that it has been working for him! We were clueless to the extent and then we met @traciyork for breakfast and saw the difference from when she came in and then at her leaving.
I got the CBD oil specifically for dogs. It says not for human use so lord knows what that means but it's working. I have seen that they do sometimes say that you can give your pet yours on some brands.
I know this is about way more, but you met @traciyork, or should I say she got to meet you!!? How about you were all so lucky to meet each other:) So awesome!
Don't be sorry! That thought has made me laugh to myself more than once:)
And yes, that was the doctor's solution. Crazy and totally out of the question, but it made me wonder how many have gone under the knife for that!
So glad the oil is working. Maybe stop using it if you start to bark at Roger :)
LOL..Actually he says I bark a lot at him some days. LOL Oh Oh..too late!!!!
Anyone I have mentioned hip replacement too will say right away, don't do it. They have had bad experiences or people they know. I bought the topical along with the oil, (send lots of $$..lol) and I'm out there strutting through the field! And the wrinkles on my face are diminishing..LOL. so may bonuses. <3
hahahaha @swedegis !! That's our job :)
You and the dog will be like teenagers! Roger better watch out for sure haha
My wrinkles only diminish when I'm not wearing my reading glasses and look in the mirror LOL
Waaaaay late to the party, but I'm finally here to answer your question, @lynncoyle1. 😊
Ages ago, when I first joined #steemitbloggers, I bumped into @rwedegis and started checking following his awesome photography. One day, he shared a picture of sunflowers, taken at a farm that's maybe a mile or two away from me! Turns out, even though he and Sheila were across the country at that moment, they used to live in this area, and they come back during the summer.
Needless to say, once they meandered back this way, my hubby Jim (@jamesyork), Sheila, Roger and I all went out to breakfast at a local restaurant. I'm hoping to make it a regular thing (which reminds me, @swedegis - I'll be shouting out to you soon!).
If only we had a transporter handy, so the four of us could pop down south to visit you and Brian for breakfast! 💜
Awww that's so awesome @traciyork !! And YES!!! If I ever find a transporter on e-Bay, I know what I'm going to do with it 😎
WHOO HOO! 😊
Great post! Awesome photos of Sammy too! Thanks to @TraciYork for the CBD recommendation as well!
Thanks and yes to @TraciYork
YAY! I'm so glad you've all found some relief with the CBD! And I know you both witnessed the difference in me when I arrived at breakfast, to how much I was shaking after a couple of hours without my CBD vape. I think I've finally found my own "sweet spot" and it's helping me keep what little is left of my sanity until someone figures out what's wrong with me. Three cheers for better living through natural means!
I was totally amazed at the difference that it had on you Traci. Now we are seeing it with our Sam. and ourselves. Ordered more and getting the cream. May just bath in it...lol My granddaughter also gave me a vape pen and that has been amazing too. I use it when I go to take Lol out for her walk and Roger actually said tonight that I'm walking better!!
YAY, Shelia!
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Now if I move like that @traciyork I'll have my CBD oil to stop the pain. LOL LOL LOL
LOL! Exactly, Sheila! 😂 😂 😂
This is a really informative post and a great testimony to the healing power that cannabis has. I'm pleased to read your dog is doing well from the treatment. Sending you and Sam lots of love and healing vibes <3
I am so a believer!! Thank you. And I just reordered mine along with the cream. Sam thanks you too. <3
I seem to remember we've talked about cbd oil before... But I love that it's working for this awesome dog. Labs are such good dogs.
I believe we did!! I am laughing tonight because now Sammy wants to stay outside and go exploring... He's a hoot. Just a love and has renewed energy.
I'm impressed by the results you and Sammy are seeing. I just had a massage yesterday and the therapist used an oil with CBD oil in it. No soreness today, which is unusual for me. Good luck to you and Sammy!
Thanks, we are too!! I bet you felt great after your massage with the oil in it. fantastic. I just ordered some cream too . Nice to hear you have no soreness. Things are looking up!!
wow I love the love you have for animals, that definitely speaks very well of you and your big heart, I do not have animals, but I am sure that this information is valuable, this oil seems to be good and we should try it, I will let know this information to all those people who are lucky enough to raise pets
Thank you and yes it really helps them. and us. I've had dogs all my life. Unconditional love 24/7.
It's a heart touching story, mate! CBD for animals is about to break through for a reason! I hope it's gonna find a way to someone, whose pet is suffering!
Amazing results!
Thank you. I'm thrilled and I know Sammy is too!!! He's being a devil and I'm loving it!!
You are very welcome and I was thinking about doing a profile for my German Shepherd.
Thank you. It really has been amazing to watch and since we travel and stay at RV parks, more people will know. The owner at our park today just came for info for herself and her ailing dog who is being stuffed with meds. There is a better way!!
Oh yes if you just look around enough!
You got my vote! Your best friend deserves this medicine!
And so do you!
Keep it up!
Thank you! Sammy truly has a new lease on life while I thought it was over. Between that and me becoming pain free and walking without a limp, I'm like a crazed religious fanatic about CBD oil and tropical. LOL Everyone should become aware and know the healing properties!!
It's a big thing to educate yourself about health. And taking it in your own hands is a huge step!
Spread the healing plant for the benefit of the sick and for healing.
May you be blessed for doing such work for the people!
Free nature!
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