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You want only the best for your dog: the best toys, healthiest food, regular vet visits, and plenty of playtime. When new pet care items come in the market, you’ll want to do your research to see if they’re a good fit for your pet. If you’ve used pet CBD or considered it in the past, you may also be considering CBD oil for your dog.
With all the pet CBD information and products on the market, how can you know whether a CBD dog treat or CBD oil is better for your dog?
What Makes a CBD Dog Treat or Oil High Quality?
It’s important when choosing pet CBD, whether it’s a dog treat or a pet CBD oil, that you are selecting a safe and effective product for your pet.
Full Spectrum: Selecting a CBD dog product that is full spectrum is extremely important. A full spectrum product means all of the beneficial compounds naturally found in the hemp plant are also found in the end product. In order for a CBD product to trigger The Entourage Effect, which is the goal of using CBD, all natural compounds found in the hemp plant, must be present.
NASC Certified: The National Animal Supplements Council (NASC) is a nonprofit organization that helps ensure a pet supplement is safe. Products that are NASC certified have met rigorous guidelines that ensure the ingredients and claims made on their product are accurate.
Organic: Finding an organic CBD dog treat or CBD oil is crucial. Hemp is a phytoremediator. This means hemp plants are excellent at absorbing the pollutants or containments found in the soil they were planted in. By purchasing an organic CBD dog treat, you are ensuring that the soil the hemp was grown in was free of synthetic chemicals or other prohibited substances.
Pet Releaf CBD products are USDA certified organic, full spectrum, and NASC certified. Their line contains both USDA organic CBD dog treats and oils.
CBD Dog Treat vs. Oil: What is the Difference?
Once you’ve landed on a CBD brand you can trust, it is important to understand the difference between a CBD dog treat and a CBD oil. Many pet owners prefer to use both in synergy with one another! However, depending on your pet’s needs the format in which you administer the product is important.
CBD Dog Treats
A CBD dog treat is a popular choice among most pet owners who want to manage occasional issues or introduce a daily supplement to support overall health. Dogs love the look, taste, and texture of CBD chews. This can make it easier for your pet to accept their supplement, which means less hassle for you.
CBD dog treats are given to the dog individually, with each treat containing a specific amount of CBD. Because each treat contains an exact usage amount, we’d recommend looking for a CBD dog treat that contains an optimal amount of CBD for your pet based on their weight.
Another benefit of CBD dog treats is that they can also contain additional functional ingredients that benefit specific ailments you might be looking to help your pet with.
Some examples include:
Chamomile: Chamomile may help promote relaxation in dogs, including nervousness and situational anxiety. This makes chamomile a great additional ingredient to CBD dog treats that are intended to help calm pets.
Baobab: Contains antioxidants and may prove useful in providing antioxidant support in dogs. Multiple studies have suggested that antioxidants may reduce oxidative stress and support your pet’s normal inflammatory response. Looking for CBD dog treats that contain baobab may help improve the treat’s calming capabilities.
Ground ginger: Ginger is an antiemetic (may help prevent occasional gastric distress, such as vomiting). It may also help promote healthy intestinal tracts and gastric function in pets. Ground ginger alongside full spectrum hemp extract is a great option for pet owners looking for a CBD dog treat that supports digestion.
Marshmallow root: This ingredient may support healthy digestion in your pet, which can help relieve occasional gastric distress and promote normal bowel movements. If hoping to use a CBD dog treat to help with digestion, chews that contain marshmallow root may provide additional benefits.
The combination of CBD oil and these all-natural ingredients can provide a more profound result than CBD or the ingredients alone.
CBD dog treats are a good option for your pet if:
- You do not need as much flexibility in adjusting the CBD usage for your pet
- You want the ease and convenience of giving them a treat
- You like the idea of other healthy ingredients in the product
CBD Oils
CBD oils are high-potency products, which means they can have the same strong effect, often at lower doses. The potency you should select is based on your pet’s weight with higher potencies more suited for larger pups. Each tincture contains a dropper that you can use to administer the oil directly into your pet’s mouth. Talk to your veterinarian to make sure you’re giving your dog the right dosage.
By administering directly in the mouth, and outside of mealtimes, you can bypass digestion which can help the oil absorb into the bloodstream quicker. This can help pet owners see faster results than with a CBD treat. If you have a picky pet, looking for CBD oil that uses Liposomal formulation will allow you to administer the product on food without losing effectiveness when digested.
Because oils typically contain a higher concentration of CBD. This makes them more suitable for pets who are dealing with chronic or more progressed conditions. If you would rank the issue your dog is dealing with above a 3 on a scale from 1-10, an oil may be the better suited product for sustainable results.
CBD oils are a good option for your pet if:
- You’re needing a higher potency product to help manage an ongoing or daily issue
- You need to have more control over CBD usage
- You want a higher concentration of hemp oil
- You want a limited amount of ingredients in the full spectrum hemp oil product
Using Pet CBD Dog Treats and CBD Oils Together
Using CBD dog treats and oils together can offer a synergistic approach to promoting your pet’s well-being. The combination of enhanced absorption, tailored usages, targeted relief, comprehensive support, and convenience provides a holistic approach to pet care. As always, consult with your veterinarian to determine the appropriate CBD amount and to consider your pet’s specific health conditions. By incorporating both CBD dog treats and oils into your pet’s routine, you can harness the full potential of CBD towards your pet’s overall health and happiness.
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