This infographic was created by the design team at HolistaPet. It is intended to educate pet owners about the potential side effects of CBD. Mild side effects are rare and usually subside as tha pet becomes acquainted to CBD.
https://www.holistapet.com/potential-side-effects-of-cbd-for-dogs-and-cats/
Cannabinoids like CBD interact with what scientists call the endocannabinoid system (ECS). All mammals (including our dogs and cats) have an ECS that is responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body. Homeostasis is the natural, balanced condition that optimally supports life. The ECS seems to play a major role in regulating and maintaining the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine, skeletal, and immune systems.
Remember when thinking about CBD side effects for dogs, that CBD is a natural cannabinoid. Your dog’s body already naturally produces its own cannabinoids to interact with it’s ECS. CBD oil is considered to be safe for dogs and cats. It has been extensively tested on both animals and humans in clinical trials and it is widely used by both species.
Can My Dog Overdose on CBD?
CBD is not psychoactive, so it won’t cause a high. There is no known toxic dose of CBD and there have been no reports of any people or animals overdosing on CBD. As with anything else, there is a point at which administering additional CBD will have no further beneficial effect. It is always advisable, therefore, to give a dog small amounts of CBD first and then monitor the effects before increasing the dosage.
Potential Side Effects of Giving CBD to My Dog
There have been many studies that have demonstrated the effectiveness of CBD. These studies have also reported that there are no serious side effects associated with the cannabinoid. The side effects of CBD for dogs and for humans are minor and are listed below:
Dry Mouth
Lowering of Blood Pressure
Drowsiness
Upset Stomach
Decrease drug metabolism
Score from the experts at Killer Visual Strategies
Visual Communication - 70%
Design - 70%
Content - 70%
Usability - 60%
68%
Final Grade
With plenty of dog imagery as well as illustrations of cannabis products, the subject of this infographic is visually clear. However, the information lacks much of a hierarchy. There isn't an introduction to set us up for what to expect, and each sentence is quite close to each other. In some cases, there are clear sections, such as the Potential Side Effects section. But throughout much of the rest of the design, it's difficult to tell what kind of content is being grouped together and why. The design is cute and fairly consistent in style throughout, but the layout could be improved. We'd give this a D.
