Have you ever wondered why your dog tends to slow down in the winter?

If your pooch is hesitant to walk, play or even go outside when the weather is chilly, it could be due to stiff, painful joints. Scientists aren't entirely sure why the cold has this effect, but these factors likely play a role:

• Low Barometric Pressure: Barometic pressure is the amount of force pushing down on a surface due to the weight of the atmosphere. When it lowers in winter, the soft tissue in the joints swells, causing stiffness and pain.
• A Less Active Lifestyle: We all get a little lazy when the weather is bad, but a lack of exercise can have big consequences for achy joints.

Prescription medications dull but may not be the safest choice for your pup.

Veterinarians often prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for their patients with achy joints. While these medications are effective, they also come with a list of scary potential side effects including GI problems like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ulcers, and bloody stools. In rare cases, more serious complications such as organ failure and even death can occur.

Unlike NSAIDs and other treatments, CBD is all-natural and comes with very few mild side effects.

CBD without harmful side effects

When CBD enters your dog's body, just as with our human bodies, it interacts with the endocannabinoid system to target and treat the source of discomfort. While it won't cure chronic joint issues, CBD may help your pet without harmful side effects.

Instead of spending the winter sore and miserable, your pup is free to run, jump, and roll in the snow!

The right CBD for your dog.

The CBD you choose matters, especially when it comes to your sensitive dog. Its recent popularity has thousands of companies scrambling to put out their own products, but don't be fooled: All CBD is NOT created equal.TWINE CBD pet products exceed the suggested standards below for choosing the best CBD FOR YOUR DOG. 

Before giving anything to your pooch, make sure it meets or exceeds the following standards:

• 100% THC-Free:Make sure any CBD you give your dog is from CBD isolate which is the only formulation that is 100% THC-Free. Most CBD products contain trace amounts of THC, the chemical in Marijuana that makes you high and is toxic to dogs.
• Certificate of Analysis (COA):Proof that the CBD product has been tested by a third-party laboratory to ensure its purity and safety.
• Free of heavy metals, harmful bacteria, yeast, mold, and other toxins: This should also be reflected in the COA.
• Made from American, Organically-grown hemp, Non-GMO, Human Grade Ingredients