CBD & Your Dog

In the last couple of years, there’s been a lot of buzz around CBD, with many pet parents singing its praises. But just what is CBD, and can it help your dog?

CBD is a hemp derivative that contains no more than 0.03% THC and won’t get your dog high. What it does contain is cannabinoids, which interact with the endocannabinoid system to provide the medical and therapeutic benefits seen from CBD oil and treats.

What to look for in a CBD product

Is it independently tested? Look for a CBD company that independently tests its products and provides a certificate of analysis.

What’s the THC level? Hemp-derived CBD should contain no more than 0.03% THC. More could harm your dog, so make sure it falls below this level.

Is it organic? Organic products are free from pesticides that could harm your dog.

How is the CBD extracted? Safe extraction methods include cold press and carbon dioxide extraction. Steer clear of companies using toxic solvents like propane, hexane or butane to extract the CBD.

Ways CBD Can Help Your Dog

5 CBD Products to Try:

Suzie’s CBD Soft Chews are softly baked and contain 2 mg of full-spectrum, human-grade, organic CBD oil from their USDA organic farm. Available in Chicken and Turmeric, Beef Bone Broth, and Peanut Butter Carob flavours your pooch will love. ($25, suziespettreats.com)

The Bacon Flavour Hemp CBD Oil from Happy Buddies Hemp is formulated specifically for dogs who are 25 to 60 pounds. Made with C02 extracted hemp terpenes and organic cold-pressed hemp seed oil, it has a delicious bacon flavour for easy dosing. ($51, happybuddies.org)

Oven-baked and crunchy, the Mini Dog Bones from Creating Better Days are made with organic CBD oil and natural ingredients like salmon oil, chicken, oatmeal, and apples. Perfect for dogs of all sizes. ($32, creatingbetterdays.com)

CBD Living’s completely water soluble Pet Calming Water Booster can simply be added right to your dog’s water bowl! Made with MCT coconut oil and a broad-spectrum CBD complex, it easily dissolves and doesn’t leave a lasting taste. ($40, cbdliving.com)

Pet Releaf Calming Edibites are CBD-infused soft chews with a peanut butter and carob flavour dogs love. Calming ingredients like baobab and chamomile are combined with full-spectrum hemp extract to ease canine anxiety and stress. Available for small, medium, and large breeds. (from $9, petreleaf.com)