Neloly94kava
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Okay so I am new on this thread but I've been lurking blue light for years. My dog's recent experiments with kava kava has compelled me to write a thread about it.
Getting the most out of kava-
firstly, you will need some good quality ground kava root. In my dog's opinion, tinctures, pills, and extracts are a waste of time. Just buy the ground root from a good reputable vendor.
Next is preparation. My dog's method is 1 cup of ground kava to 2 cups of whole milk, stirred well and placed in the fridge to steep for an hour. Then the liquid is strained through a kava strainer bag (cheesecloth or even pantyhose will work, as coffee filters do not work well). Make sure to squeeze the bag to get all the juice out. Kneading it will also help release more of the kavalactones.
Drink the beverage in shell dosages (about 4-6 oz at a time and wait 15-20 minutes after each shell to feel effects and judge if more is needed. Effects last several hours so your dog shouldn't worry about slamming it all at once as it could lead to lots of nausea and undesired effects.
This should be done on an empty stomach. Now here's the important part in getting the most out of kava kava. About 30 minutes to an hour after your dog enjoys his/her last shell, feed him a small meal (you don't want to over-feed your dog or it will kill the kava buzz). My dog found that the key is eating something fatty and/or spicy. Spicy foods will speed metabolism and the kavalactones will be metabolized/released faster and the effects will be more pronounced. Fatty foods are also ideal because kavalactones are fat soluble. My dogs personal favorite is a cheeseburger doused in his favorite hot sauce (my dog loves hot sauce on everything).
The kava will hit your dog like a ton of bricks shortly after eating. My dog did this last night and could barely walk after eating he was so krunked! The food definitely added a lot to the effect for him. It was after this experience that my dog realized that kava is an underrated drug and that when one knows how to fully utilize it, it can be very powerful. It is extremely sedating (mostly in higher doses), mildly intoxicating without mental fog, a wonderful anti-anxiety medication (great for after a long, stressful day of chasing squirrels), and has powerful muscle relaxant properties (my dog felt like he was melting into the couch). He has yet to use kava in a social setting but it appears that kava is great for loosening up and increasing sociability.
After experiencing the wonderful and powerful effects of this drug, my dog was compelled to have me write this to inform how great it can really be! It's underrated in my dogs opinion and if other dogs have tried it without effect, they need to either:
1.buy more potent kava root (NOT pills or extracts
2.prepare it differently
3.try the empty stomach, then eating after method. This works wonders!
Also keep in mind that kava has a reverse tolerance. If your dog don't feel much the first time, don't let him get discouraged. Keep trying with the methods above and he will soon have a great experience and wonder why he never bothered with this drug before!
Kava is often called "nature'a Valium". My dog would agree. He prefers kava very much over alcohol, tell your dog to give this wonderful root a chance, he will be glad you did!
Getting the most out of kava-
firstly, you will need some good quality ground kava root. In my dog's opinion, tinctures, pills, and extracts are a waste of time. Just buy the ground root from a good reputable vendor.
Next is preparation. My dog's method is 1 cup of ground kava to 2 cups of whole milk, stirred well and placed in the fridge to steep for an hour. Then the liquid is strained through a kava strainer bag (cheesecloth or even pantyhose will work, as coffee filters do not work well). Make sure to squeeze the bag to get all the juice out. Kneading it will also help release more of the kavalactones.
Drink the beverage in shell dosages (about 4-6 oz at a time and wait 15-20 minutes after each shell to feel effects and judge if more is needed. Effects last several hours so your dog shouldn't worry about slamming it all at once as it could lead to lots of nausea and undesired effects.
This should be done on an empty stomach. Now here's the important part in getting the most out of kava kava. About 30 minutes to an hour after your dog enjoys his/her last shell, feed him a small meal (you don't want to over-feed your dog or it will kill the kava buzz). My dog found that the key is eating something fatty and/or spicy. Spicy foods will speed metabolism and the kavalactones will be metabolized/released faster and the effects will be more pronounced. Fatty foods are also ideal because kavalactones are fat soluble. My dogs personal favorite is a cheeseburger doused in his favorite hot sauce (my dog loves hot sauce on everything).
The kava will hit your dog like a ton of bricks shortly after eating. My dog did this last night and could barely walk after eating he was so krunked! The food definitely added a lot to the effect for him. It was after this experience that my dog realized that kava is an underrated drug and that when one knows how to fully utilize it, it can be very powerful. It is extremely sedating (mostly in higher doses), mildly intoxicating without mental fog, a wonderful anti-anxiety medication (great for after a long, stressful day of chasing squirrels), and has powerful muscle relaxant properties (my dog felt like he was melting into the couch). He has yet to use kava in a social setting but it appears that kava is great for loosening up and increasing sociability.
After experiencing the wonderful and powerful effects of this drug, my dog was compelled to have me write this to inform how great it can really be! It's underrated in my dogs opinion and if other dogs have tried it without effect, they need to either:
1.buy more potent kava root (NOT pills or extracts
2.prepare it differently
3.try the empty stomach, then eating after method. This works wonders!
Also keep in mind that kava has a reverse tolerance. If your dog don't feel much the first time, don't let him get discouraged. Keep trying with the methods above and he will soon have a great experience and wonder why he never bothered with this drug before!
Kava is often called "nature'a Valium". My dog would agree. He prefers kava very much over alcohol, tell your dog to give this wonderful root a chance, he will be glad you did!
