Mount Pleasant Pets 2021-22

humans, but there is no current regulation for your pet and no approved pet CBD. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Poison Control Center website: “Many companies are marketing hemp- based products to get around legal issues.” Because these products are not FDA-approved, they do not undergo the same quality control measures. The best way to research the quality of the CBD prod- uct is to ask for a Certificate of Analysis (COA), which is issued by an independent lab and lists the ingredients of the product, as well as the amount of CBD and/or THC. The recommended guideline is to use THC-free products, especially for pets. Look for an organic source that is as pure as possible. Be suspicious of low-priced options where quality may be sacrificed. The AKC recommends using the oil form of CBD because the dosage can be easily adjusted for effectiveness. Safety is not yet widely researched. Consequently, the best way to begin is to give the smallest dose and monitor your pet. Possible side effects include dry mouth, temporarily lowered blood pressure and drowsiness. The ASPCA Poison Control Center has recently received an increase in calls concerning possible overdoses of cannabinoid treats and tinctures. Clinical signs that have been reported are lethar- gy; ataxia, or stumbling and confusion; incontinence; vom- iting; hyperesthesia, or heightened senses; and an inability to stand. These problems are often mild and may usually be monitored at home, as they typically resolve on their own. CBD holds promise for helping your pets relax and feel good. Just remember to talk to your vet before adding CBD to your pet’s diet, choose high-quality products with inde- pendent lab testing and start with low doses, then monitor your pet for side effects and adjust as needed. U MM www.MountPleasant.pet | www.MPVets.pet | www.MTPleasant.pet F E A T U R E Dolittle’s 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd. 843-971-8650 Hairy Winston Pet Boutique & Grocery 1616 Palmetto Grande Drive 843-881-0800 Hollywood Feed 921 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Ste. B 843-654-9462 I Heart CBD 423 W Coleman Blvd. Ste. A 843-819-2256 Pitt Street Pharmacy 111 Pitt St. 843-884-4051 Seaside Pet Naturals 1964 Riviera Drive, Ste. I 843-388-5296 Sweetgrass Pharmacy 1952 Long Grove Drive, Ste. 1 843-654-4013 Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. 843-388-5167 TO FIND CBD FOR YOUR PET IN MOUNT PLEASANT, VISIT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS.