Ever since weed was legalized in my state, I’ve been shopping at the local dispensary.
I use cannabis to treat a number of minor health conditions.
I’ve found that various strains of hybrids work well to ease the pain, stiffness and swelling of arthritis in my fingers. I apply CBD-dominant topicals for relief from psoriasis on my elbows and knees. I like tinctures for alleviating migraines and helping me to sleep better at night. I buy cannabis-infused bath bombs for relaxation and aching muscles. On the weekends, I like to smoke a pre-roll to unwind and mellow out. I’ve tried everything from gummies, brownies and drink mixes to vapes, dabs and bongs. It wasn’t until recently that I noticed a section in the dispensary devoted to pets. They now sell cannabis-infused dog treats and tinctures. I was extremely interested because my miniature poodle is twelve-years-old and suffering from a variety of issues. The dog has stiffness in his joints, hearing loss and painful teeth. Since I’ve had such good luck using cannabis for its curative properties, I was hopeful my poodle could benefit as well. I discussed various options with the budtender and learned a lot of pet owners and veterinarians are using CBD products to alleviate pain, reduce seizures, decrease anxiety and relieve gastrointestinal concerns in dogs and cats. I bought both the treats and the tincture, started with a very low dosage and immediately noticed an improvement in my dog. He had more energy and was suddenly more eager to go for walks. Within a week, he was playing ball in the yard, having no problem going up and down the stairs and wagging his tail again.