Pets Archives - Ministry of Hemp America's leading advocate for hemp Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:27:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://ministryofhemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Icon.png Pets Archives - Ministry of Hemp 32 32 Best CBD Oils for Dogs With Seizures & Epilepsy [2022] https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-oil-for-dogs-with-seizures/ https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-oil-for-dogs-with-seizures/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 20:42:00 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=54302 Just as CBD oil can help some humans with epilepsy, it can also help dogs with seizures too. CBD oil can also help dogs recover from the aches and pains of aging, and relieve anxiety.

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Just as CBD oil can help some humans with epilepsy, it can also help dogs with seizures too.

Have you heard the saying, “you can see the soul of a dog through their eyes?” We have an undying love for our canine friends which inherently causes an immense amount of sadness when we see them suffer. CBD oil can have a profound impact on helping to minimize our canine’s pain and discomfort.

This amazing oil extract derived from the hemp plant can reduce inflammation, joint pain, and relieve an array of other physical ailments, such as seizures for our beloved furry friends. CBD is also life-changing for dogs who suffer from owner separation anxiety, as well as loud, triggering noises that cause undue stress on so many dogs, like Fourth of July fireworks. CBD oil may come to your loved one’s rescue, calming and soothing your canine when they need it most.

5 PERCENT OF DOGS SUFFER FROM SEIZURES

Five percent of dogs suffer from seizures with the two most prominent types being epileptic and idiopathic seizures. If your dog experiences seizures, it’s essential to visit or consult a veterinarian. Commonly prescribed drugs, such as phenobarbital and potassium, can be of help but also be harmful to your dog’s organs. In some cases, CBD oil may be a safer, natural solution to minimize and reduce the severity of canine seizures.

An dorable pug looks playfully at the camera while playing on a wooden floor. Even though CBD oil is a very safe choice for dogs with seizures, it's always important to consult with a veterinarian before beginning any treatment plan.
Even though CBD oil is a very safe choice for dogs with seizures, it’s always important to consult with a veterinarian before beginning any treatment plan.

Safety is undoubtedly a primary focus when considering how and what to utilize to relieve your canine’s symptoms. CBD impacts the dog’s endocannabinoid system, a network of receptors throughout the brain, nervous system, and immune system. Dogs are extremely sensitive to THC, the active ingredient in psychoactive cannabis (“marijuana”). For canines, it’s important to avoid using any tinctures or CBD products which have even trace amounts of THC. Dogs can have strong reactions to amounts far smaller than humans would even notice.

HOW TO GIVE CBD OIL TO DOGS WITH SEIZURES

CBD oil for dogs is administered orally by tincture form, capsules or dog treats. You can give CBD to dogs between one to two times daily. The same “finding your sweet spot” dosing regimen used for humans is the same used for animals as well.  After giving the same dosage for a 5-7 day period without desired relief of symptoms, you will want to consider adjusting the dosage with your veterinarian’s guidance. Usually, start very small and adjust upwards with your veterinarians’ guidance.

There is often a stereotypical misconception that our dogs will obtain a euphoric high from CBD oil. CBD itself is a non-psychoactive compound and does not produce the intoxicating effect like the psychoactive compound, THC. Again, it is important not to give your dog any amounts of THC as even the trace amounts found in most CBD oils can accumulate in the body over time with consistent usage.

GETTING STARTED WITH CBD OIL FOR YOUR DOG

What should you do before starting CBD oil for a dog with seizures? Just as you would with a human, it’s vital to your dog’s health to establish care with a reputable veterinarian. If possible, find a vet that understands the value in the holistic and natural approach and supports using CBD oil. Schedule a consultation to discuss the core benefits of CBD oil, dosaging and why it may be a safer alternative.

An older, white-furred dog in a thick red collar takes a treat from a hand while walking outside. Using CBD oil for dogs helps them feel better and more active despite the everyday aches and pains of aging.
Using CBD oil for dogs helps them feel better and more active despite the everyday aches and pains of aging.

You may be wondering if the CBD oil used for humans is any different than CBD oil for dogs. The answer should really be no. Both humans and pets require the same quality of pure hemp extract. Low quality CBD oil can be riddled in heavy metals, solvents, pesticides, or evewn molds. Bad quality CBD oil isn’t good for humans or pets. It is important to use a high quality, full spectrum, zero-THC CBD Oil derived from organically grown hemp for yourself and your pet. The only differences of the CBD oil between humans and dogs are the potency amounts and sometimes the carrier oils. In tinctures, organic coconut oil is the best for dogs as they digest, though some humans may develop flatulence or more frequent bowel movements from coconut oil.

CBD OIL CAN HELP DOGS LIVE BETTER LIVES

Dogs leave paw prints on our hearts. As loving owners, we can further help them in times of need. The same natural remedies that benefit us can sometimes help our dogs too. As long as you take the time to consult with your veterinarian and do the research, CBD oil can be of great assistance when it comes to helping your dog get back its fun loving, energetic self.

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Holistapet CBD Cat Treats Eased Anxiety In High-Strung Cats https://ministryofhemp.com/holistapet-cbd-cat-treats/ https://ministryofhemp.com/holistapet-cbd-cat-treats/#respond Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:36:45 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=61307 Holistapet CBD Cat Treats promoted calm and eased anxiety in our reviewer’s high-energy, sometimes high-stress felines. CBD activates similar receptors in the nervous systems of all mammals, and cats are no exception. Just as with humans, this can help supplement and balance the levels of natural cannabinoid compounds found in our bodies, potentially promoting increased […]

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Holistapet CBD Cat Treats promoted calm and eased anxiety in our reviewer’s high-energy, sometimes high-stress felines.

CBD activates similar receptors in the nervous systems of all mammals, and cats are no exception. Just as with humans, this can help supplement and balance the levels of natural cannabinoid compounds found in our bodies, potentially promoting increased well being in our furry friends.

Holistapet are pet lovers too, with decades of experience creating organic food and supplements. They’ve carefully crafted their treats to be free of gluten, grain, or artificial flavors.

Our Editor tried these CBD cat treats on two rescue cats living in his household. Their favorite flavor is salmon, and they adore dehydrated salmon treats. So we expected to go wild for these little crunchy salmon-flavored CBD edibles.

Read on to learn more about Holistapet CBD Cat Treats and whether our cats loved them.

Photo: A dog and cat posed with an array of Holistapet CBD-infused pet products.
Holistapet makes quality CBD products for dogs, cats and horses.

Holistapet paid us a fee and offered us free products in return for our honest opinion. If you purchase a product from one of these links, we’ll receive a percentage of sales. Read more about sponsored content on the Ministry of Hemp.

Giving CBD to picky cats

The younger of the two cats in our reviewer’s household, Ygritte, is extremely high energy, sometimes literally climbing the walls unless we constantly change up her environment to provide stimulation. While we play with her often, she seems happier and calmer with a little CBD in her diet.

Taystee is slightly older, and used to be a feral cat. Though she’s adapted nicely to indoor cat life, she tends towards anxiety and nervousness. Sometimes, she even pulls the fur from her beautiful, fluffy tail, which our vet suspects is a stress reaction. CBD seems to diminish this behavior, and encourage her to be more relaxed and playful.

Both of them love getting treats but can be a bit picky about their flavor. One of the easiest ways to give CBD to cats is to drop it onto their treats, but in the past, Ygritte’s refused some treats with CBD where she could taste the flavor.

Holistapet CBD Cat Treats come in a resealable brown bag that most housecats will instantly recognize as containing something tasty. Each crunchy infused kibble comes includes 2mg of CBD and traces of other beneficial cannabinoids. Remember, a little goes a long way with small animals like cats, so start small and increase your dose gradually.

The cats come running whenever we open these Holistapet treats. Taystee loves to gobble them up quickly. Ygritte ate them more than half time, but occasionally turned up her nose.

Fortunately, for those occasions, we also had some Holistapet CBD Oil, which they both eagerly consumed every time when we dropped it onto their favorite freeze-dried salmon pieces.

Holistapet cares for pets with carefully balanced formula

The Holistapet team represents over 25 years experience in creating organic foods, and they’ve spent years perfecting the recipes for their treats. In addition to Holistapet CBD Cat Treats and CBD oil, they also offer treats for dogs and even horses.

The result of all this careful work is you can feel good about giving their products to your beloved furry friends. These treats don’t feel like kitty junk food, as they are high in protein and grain free, with salmon as the very first ingredient. There’s no animal by-product meal, corn, wheat, or other ingredients that don’t belong in feline diets.

Holistapet works closely with a veterinary advisory board of experienced pet-care professionals. And each product is third-party lab tested to ensure you’re getting the right potency of your product.

All together, these are quality products you can feel safe giving to your pets, yet they remain affordable too.

Holistapet CBD Cat Treats (Ministry of Hemp Official Review)

 

Holistapet CBD Cat Treats Official Review


  • Highlights: Holistapet CBD Cat Treats are a convenient, simple and safe way to give CBD to your cats. At just 2mg per treat, it’s easy to ensure you start your cat on a small enough dose.
  • Strength: 2mg per treat, 75 treats per bag (150mg CBD total)
  • Price: $24.95
  • Customer Service & Shipping: Fast, friendly customer service. Free shipping available.
  • Independent Test Results: Online.
  • Scent & Texture: These are a crunchy kibble treat that smells strongly of salmon with a slight earthy undertone of hemp. Our cats come running whenever we open the bag!
  • Ingredients: CBD oil / Full-spectrum Hemp extract in Salmon, Chicken, Potato starch, Peas, Brewers Dried yeast, Natural flavor, Citric acid, Potassium chloride, preserved with Mixed Tocopherols & Oil of Rosemary.
  • Other: A generous 30-day money back guarantee is available for unsatisfied customers.

On April 28, 2020, Ministry of Hemp conducted our own lab test of Holistapet CBD Cat Treats using Analytical 360, our trusted lab. Download test results here.

Holistapet products are made from Colorado-grown hemp. They offer a wide array of CBD treats and other products for cats, dogs and horses.

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How Populum Zen Pets CBD Chews Eased Pain & Anxiety In Our Rescue Dogs https://ministryofhemp.com/populum-zen-pets-hemp-cbd-chews/ https://ministryofhemp.com/populum-zen-pets-hemp-cbd-chews/#respond Thu, 25 Mar 2021 22:51:00 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=58896 Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are a delightful way to give CBD to your pets. They helped our reviewer's rescue dogs feel relaxed and less anxious.

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Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are a tasty and convenient way to give CBD extract to your pets. The CBD Oil and Chews help your dogs in getting relief from pain and anxiety.

The Zen Pets line from Populum includes both a hemp CBD oil and these salmon and apple CBD treats. This review covers just the CBD dog and cat treats. Both the CBD oil and the treats are available in a special bundle.

The treats arrived in a very nice shipping box via USPS mail. The chews come in a resealable package that any dog or cat will instantly recognize as having special treats just for them.

The ingredient list is impressive in its quality. Populum’s Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews feature a named protein source — in this case wild Alaskan salmon — as the first ingredient. Other quality ingredients include apples and lentils. We were impressed by the care that went into formulating these treats.

Even more than the ingredients themselves, we were impressed by how much our pets loved these chews. Our reviewer has multiple rescue dogs, each with unique health needs, and her beloved pets loved the treats and felt better after eating them.

We were impressed by the quality ingredients in Populum Zen Pet Hemp CBD Chews. Photo: Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews in a bowl, and pouch, posed with key ingredients from the treats: salmon and apple halves.
We were impressed by the quality ingredients in Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews.

Populum paid us a fee and offered us free products in return for our honest opinion. If you purchase a product from one of these links, we’ll receive a percentage of sales. Read more about sponsored content on Ministry of Hemp.

Keep reading to learn more about Populum and how their Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews helped our reviewer’s rescue dogs.

Great tasting, high-quality CBD for humans and pets

Populum sources their hemp from domestic hemp farms in Colorado. Every product ships with third-party lab test results right in the box. Their products are all made in the U.S. from top-quality ingredients, with the highest standards of production. We’ve consistently been impressed with Populum’s transparency, not to mention the great flavor of their CBD oil. They bring that same care to their Zen Pets line.

Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are great for cats and dogs of all sizes. Photo: A bulldog poses excitedly with its owner and a pouch of Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews.
Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are great for cats and dogs.

For dogs, the suggested dose is roughly .2 mg per pound, which puts a dose at 5 mg for a 25 pound dog. Populum suggests one to two treats per dog under 25 pounds. Our reviewer found that suggestion to be a little strong for her small dogs. When in doubt, start with just one treat. However, if you have an especially anxious small dog, two treats would definitely chill them out! There is some variation in the size of the treats, and the lab results showed some to be slightly stronger than advertised. As long as you aren’t bothered by the imprecise dosing, Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are high quality and very effective.

Our reviewer has multiple rescued small dogs adopted small animal rescue organizations. Her dogs have a variety of issues and conditions. Her small, anxious chihuahua usually hates his visit to the groomer. One treat was enough to help him feel more relaxed. An elderly terrier with joint issues and fatty lipoma, given two treats, ignored a sudden freeze and simply snored the day away. And a shih tzu with a bad back was so eager for her treats that she tried to take fingers along with her dose. Then she laid out flat on her back and snored like a train for hours of healing sleep.

Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews (Ministry of Hemp Official Review)

Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews Official Review


  • Highlights: Populum Zen Pets Hemp CBD Chews are very tasty and effective pet treats, made with quality ingredients, care and transparency.
  • Strength: Approximately 3mg CBD per treat
  • Price: $49.00
  • Customer Service & Shipping: Fast, friendly customer service. Free shipping available.
  • Independent Test Results: Online and included with the product.
  • Flavor: These treats have a strong fishy flavor that pets love.
  • Ingredients: CBD oil / Full-Spectrum Hemp Extract with Salmon, Apple, Lentils, Vegetable glycerin, Vinegar, Citric acid, Mixed tocopherols (a source of vitamin E), Rosemary extract, Green Tea extract, Grapeseed oil, Hempseed oil
  • Other: Populum offers a 30-day risk-free trial for first time buyers. A discount is available if you subscribe to monthly deliveries of their products.

Populum provided us with October 11, 2019 test results performed on these chews by Analytical 360. Ministry of Hemp works closely with this lab to ensure accuracy. Click here to download test results.

Populum recently created a Rescued Pets CBD Program, which offers a 25% discount on all their Zen Pets products to anyone with rescued pets. Helping save dogs and cats from overcrowded shelters is a passion of the owners of Populum, and we love seeing them share that love through this discount program.

Populum uses Colorado-grown hemp in all their products. They also make a full line of great tasting CBD products for humans, and they’re one of our Top CBD Brands.

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CBD During Pregnancy & Other Questions Answered (Podcast) https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-during-pregnancy/ https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-during-pregnancy/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2020 20:19:50 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=62531 Is it safe to take CBD during pregnancy? We looked at the latest research on the Ministry of Hemp Podcast. Plus, other listener questions.

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Is it safe to use CBD during pregnancy? That’s just one of the listener questions we address in today’s episode of the Ministry of Hemp podcast.

It’s time for another Question and Answer show where the MOH team answers questions from listeners. For the first time on a Q&A show, our host Matt and Editor in Chief Kit are joined by Drew, who manages our brand partnerships and helps us with our CBD reviews, both behind the scenes and as a writer too.

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While we’re not doctors, Drew explains what the latest research suggests about CBD during pregnancy, though there’s still a lot we don’t know. The panel also talks about CBD dosage and how to read CBD labels, and using CBD with dogs.

Kit also answers a listener’s questions about the differences and similarities between kratom and CBD. Finally, the trio have a lively discussion of “ditch weed” and whether it was just wild hemp, based on some research into wild hemp in Kansas by our recent podcast guest Kelly Rippel.

What is the effect of taking CBD during pregnancy? Photo: A woman in a pink dress cradles her pregnant stomach in both hands. An image of a hemp leaf is superimposed on her belly.
Research into the effects of CBD and other cannabinoids during pregnancy is still ongoing.

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CBD During Pregnancy & Other Questions Answered: Complete episode transcript

Below you’ll find the complete transcript of episode 51 of the Ministry of Hemp podcast, “CBD during pregnancy”:

Matt Baum:
I’m Matt Baum and this is the Ministry of Hemp podcast, brought to you by ministryofhemp.com, America’s leading advocate for hemp and hemp education.

Matt Baum:
Welcome back to another episode of the Ministry of Hemp podcast. I apologize, I missed last week. Life gets in the way sometimes, but here we are. And today on the show, I’m going to make it up to you by answering your hemp questions that you guys leave on our voicemail. You can call us at any time, 24 hours a day, 402-819-6417. Now I just want to stress we’re not selling hemp or CBD or anything like that, so don’t call asking how to buy it. Now if you want any advice on brands and whatnot, you can find that all over ministryofhemp.com and I encourage you to go there and use it that way. But we’re not selling CBD.

Matt Baum:
We’re also not the phone number to call if you want to network with us or perhaps you’re a brand that wants to work with us. That’s not the place to do it. This phone number is for people that want answers to their hemp questions. How much do I take? What’s a good brand? Will this help me sleep? Did I buy garbage? These are all great questions you can ask. Call and leave your question. Don’t leave me your phone number and asked me to call you back. I’m not going to do that, but what I will do is I will answer your questions on the show. And today, I’m super excited because I don’t just have Kit O’Connell, our editor in chief, answering questions, we are also joined by Drew De Los Santos. I affectionately refer to her as our brand ambassador, but you’ll hear she has an actual title and she’s really good at it. So let’s get into it.

Introducing Drew

Matt Baum:
Okay. I am back with our editor in chief, Kit. Say hello, Kit.

Kit O’Connell:
Hey, everybody.

Matt Baum:
And we have a new guest that’s going to help us out today. This is Drew, and we were discussing her title before this because we wanted to sound really professional, so we decided on brand ambassador. Was that it?

Drew De Los Santos:
Brand manager, thank you.

Matt Baum:
Brand manger. Okay.

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah. But hey everybody-

Matt Baum:
Ambassador makes you feel like royalty, right?

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah.

Matt Baum:
So what do you do at Ministry of Hemp? Just a quick, little breakdown.

Drew De Los Santos:
I basically work with all of the brands that we review and make sure that we get all of our products tested as well as just helping along the flow of the magazine to make sure from start to finish things get tied up nicely. And sometimes I also do product reviews.

Matt Baum:
That’s awesome. You’re going to help us today in answering some questions, but as you’ve heard, Drew works directly with the brands. We are not a brand. And I’m just saying that because we get a lot of calls for people saying, “I want to buy something.” We’re not selling anything. We are pushing education. So there you go. And if you are a brand, call and ask for Drew. We’ll get you set up.

Drew De Los Santos:
I will say happy to talk with them and happy to be here.

Understanding CBD dosage and labeling

Matt Baum:
Awesome. Let’s get started. Our first one comes from Gregory in Florida.

Gregory:
Yes. My name is Gregory and calling y’all from the state of Florida here. I was just wondering if you can give me some additional information with regards to CBD oil. It’s very confusing when you look at the 2,000 milligrams of hemp and then they have at the bottom of that bottle 66, I don’t know exactly, 66 milligrams of the extract. So I was just wondering, how does that equate from a 2,000 to 66 milligrams? And then also I found out that the CBD oils, some of them are very thick and others are watery. So I know that there are lots of different compounds that are being put into these oils. I was just wondering if you can address some of these issues.

Matt Baum:
Okay, I’m going to stop him there, because he gives his phone number and we don’t need everybody calling our friend Greg. But basically, this is a great question. And we have done this one before, but I think it’s really good to reset, because CBD labels can be very confusing if you don’t know about this stuff. And it sounds like he has got a 2,000 milliliter bottle, basically.

Kit O’Connell:
Milligram.

Matt Baum:
Pardon me, milligram bottle. Thank you, Kit. And it also says 66 milligrams on it, which is confusing him. Kit, can you help clear this one up a little bit?

Kit O’Connell:
Yeah, it is confusing. And the first thing to say is that there are no standards in CBD labeling currently. There’s no authority. The FDA hasn’t issued any standards for CBD. We’re waiting on that as of right now. So brands are left up to themselves how to do it. But in this case, 2,000 milligrams, what you probably have there is a one ounce or 30 milliliter bottle, and each dropper full out of that, each dropper if you fill it to the top that’s one milliliter. So there’s 30 of those in the bottle. So if you divide 2,000 milligrams by 30, you get 66 milligrams, which is how much you’d get if you took a full dropper-full of CBD, which for some people is a normal dose. Some people it’s a high dose. We always of course say, start low and go slow.

Matt Baum:
Right?

Kit O’Connell:
The other half of the question was about the consistency of the oil, and that’s an interesting question. I don’t think that has much to do with what your actual CBD extract in there. It could be good, it could be bad, but they take that extract and then they mix it. The majority of what you’re taking is a carrier oil, and that can be hemp seed oil or it could be something called MCT, which is like a coconut-based oil usually. Occasionally it’s still palm based. And so when you’re looking at that, that’s just, it’s based on how they’ve taken an extract and mixed it into an oil, and it’s just personal preference whether you like a thicker or a thinner oil.

Matt Baum:
It’s not necessarily a mark of quality is what you’re saying.

Kit O’Connell:
Right, exactly. Yeah.

Matt Baum:
Okay.

Kit O’Connell:
You can have a thick oil or thin oil and that’s just a qualitative thing about it, but you still could have a really good quality oil that could be thick or thin.

Matt Baum:
So the most important thing to really look for is one, is there some type of dosage map on the label? And it sounds like this one is, and you cleared that up really well. Thank you. Two, do they have results, lab results that are available for this product? And it might be a QR code or a website you can visit on the bottle. But those would probably be the two biggest things you want to look for, right?

Kit O’Connell:
Exactly. And beyond that, it’s going to be personal preference. It’d be like those ones that tastes a little thin or the ones that have a thicker consistency.

Matt Baum:
Right. Or like different flavors are added to some of them. Other companies use a very natural flavor. That can turn some people off. I kind of dig it, personally.

Kit O’Connell:
I feel like a hemp sommelier sometimes, coming up with ways to describe all the different hempy flavors like [inaudible 00:07:44] or earthy, or greater grassy. I love all the flavors, too.

Matt Baum:
Drew, where do you come down on flavors?

Drew De Los Santos:
I definitely love a lemony, terpene-heavy type of flavor, but then of course, every so often a brand will come out with one that has a good overlay of some other flavor. I mean, I really do like citrusy, but I don’t mind the hempy flavor either.

Matt Baum:
Yeah, I really like it, actually, and I feel like some of the brands when they get out there with like the mango strawberry and stuff, I get a little … It freaks me out. It starts to taste really fake, you know?

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah. It can be too much if they add too many different flavors.

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Drew De Los Santos:
I was going to say, though, I haven’t really tried an oil that’s very liquidy. So if it’s super watery, that’s a little concerning to me, just because I haven’t really tried a brand that has that type of consistency.

Matt Baum:
Yeah, I’ve had some that are thinner, but I don’t know that I would describe them as liquidy. I suppose that could worry me a little bit. But then again, maybe that’s just the adjective that he chose.

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah.

Matt Baum:
I think more importantly, research the company, make sure that they have lab results, find something that tastes good to you, and know what your dosage is and you’ll be okay.

Kit O’Connell:
Yep.

Matt Baum:
All right. Moving right along.

CBD and dogs

Speaker 5:
Hey, guys. I heard your recent show about CBD and about dogs with arthritis. Are there any brands you would suggest and what kind of dosage would you suggest for an 80-pound dog? Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work.

Matt Baum:
Okay. I really like this question and we just did a show about CBD helping dogs with arthritis because of the anti-inflammatory properties. Now, with that said, there isn’t a whole lot of studies out there about animal pain and CBD yet. The story that we just talked about on the show, this would have been our last episode, was a very promising study, and so promising that they’re doing more and it looks like they’re going to be able to publish some real results, which is great. Now that doesn’t necessarily help you. I would say again, if you’re looking for a CBD product for an animal, be it a dog or a cat or whatever, look at the company. Do they make a quality product for people? And same rules apply, lab results, is it clear labeling, do you know what you’re giving your pet? Stuff like that? You probably won’t have to worry about the flavor as much with most of your pets that you’re just going to put on their food, but dosage is really tough. Do you guys have any thoughts on dosage for an animal?

Kit O’Connell:
You know, people ask what’s the difference between a pet and a human tincture and one of the biggest differences, of course, is the pet tinctures usually come in a lower dose, and that’s part of it is it’s just you want to start really small.

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Kit O’Connell:
You want to start with a really low dose on your animals. And usually a good brand is going to have some advice for pounds for what that product is. The ones I’ve been using recently with our animals, like HolistaPet, they’re a brand that we reviewed recently, and Populum is another great brand that has a pet tincture. And they usually have some guidance on where to start, but it’s usually just it’s start real small. You’re not going to hurt your animal, but there is a risk that you could make them pretty drowsy if you give them a little too much.

Matt Baum:
Definitely.

Kit O’Connell:
So it’s not dissimilar from us. Just remember to … They’re real small compared to our body weight, and so adjust your dose accordingly.

Matt Baum:
I have a pug named Mabel, and Mabel she lost her … She didn’t lose her back legs, but they’re paralyzed, and she was in a lot of pain and so we started using the Populum as well, and it’s worked really well. But I will say when I started, I was definitely giving her too much and she ate her dinner and she wasn’t in pain and she was so comfortable that she just went straight to sleep. And I was like, “Oh, okay. That might be a little heavy.” But I did talk to my vet about it and they said, what you said. It’s not going to hurt the animal, but yeah, you could knock it out. So if that is happening, I mean, if your pet is having trouble sleeping, maybe that’s a good thing, but maybe you want them to be around and enjoy their life and stuff. So again, low and slow. Go very light. Make sure you have a reputable brand. You said a HolistaPet was one.

Kit O’Connell:
Yeah, and Populum is another brand that we like, too.

Drew De Los Santos:
PhytoLogica also has good pet drops.

Kit O’Connell:
Also, I’ve been giving our cats … Mission Farms has a beef-flavored CBD and they love that.

Matt Baum:
Oh, nice. Yep. That could be one that’s a little weird on the human palette, but yeah, I can see your animal digging that. What is the … Pure American Hemp as well. They have Bane’s Bites, which are treats that are named after the guy that started the company. He was a first responder that I interviewed on the show. Super cool guy and they’re little CBD treats. And I will say they came in handy when we were raising our other pug who was a puppy and he’d get a little too spastic and I’d be like, “Hey, what if we had a treat at the end of the day?” And he’d be like, “Yeah,” just kind of chill out and do his thing afterward. I was like, “[inaudible 00:13:07].”

Drew De Los Santos:
My family has a little dachshund, miniature dachshund, and also a big German shepherd. And they both have their own issues. The dachshund has teeth issues.

Matt Baum:
Oh, yeah.

Drew De Los Santos:
And the German Shepherd is really anxious and they both use CBD. I really liked the treats, you know?

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Drew De Los Santos:
Because then you don’t have to worry about dosing. It’s usually two milligrams to five milligrams and you can just give them the treat real easy, like a normal treat. It’s great.

Matt Baum:
Yeah. I think the Bane’s Bites were something like two milligrams per treat, which was great, because it was like I could give it to Mabel as well and it wouldn’t knock her out and you know exactly what you’re giving them, which is pretty cool. So there you go. That’s a great one. All right. This is one that this is a cool question. And this is a question that we will make us say, “Hey, we’re not doctors, so don’t take any medical advice from us,” but we can talk about this.

Is it safe to use CBD during pregnancy?

Speaker 6:
Hey, I just had a quick question about using CBD while I’m pregnant. I was using CBD oil before I was pregnant for cramps, and I just want to know if it is safe to continue to use that during my pregnancy. Thanks.

Matt Baum:
So Kit and I got this question before, and we both kind of went, “I don’t know, but I wouldn’t do it.” At the time, there wasn’t a whole lot out there. Is there any new info that you guys know about pregnancy and CBD?

Drew De Los Santos:
Mm-hmm (affirmative). Yeah, I mean, the research is still ongoing, but lately, most recently, there was a study that was published in Nature Scientific Reports, and it seems like cannabis used early in pregnancy can cause major malformations in both the face and brain development.

Matt Baum:
Oh, wow.

Drew De Los Santos:
So yeah, and we already know that THC is not good for babies.

Matt Baum:
Right.

Drew De Los Santos:
So it doesn’t seem recommended. And even the American Academy of Pediatrics had recommended against cannabis use. So I know that there’s some people who have been using CBD, but it seems like overall it’s like use caution and maybe look towards other … Work with your doctor, work with your doula, or whoever, to find another alternative for if you have symptoms that you need relief from.

Matt Baum:
It’s like your mileage may vary, and we’re not going to sit here and say, “It’s going to kill your child,” but there is evidence out there, like you said, with THC that yes, it can be bad for fetuses. So play it safe is basically where we’re at. Play it safe. I would say don’t do it. There’s other stuff out there that’ll help you with cramps and pain and stuff like that, and this might be the one case where … We say a lot CBD is not going to hurt you. You can’t overdose on it and stuff like that. Pregnancy is just a whole different animal, if you will.

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah.

Matt Baum:
And play it safe. I think that’s [crosstalk 00:16:13]

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah. And it’s hard to do research on it, because it involves a baby and a pregnant women and it’s very sensitive, so there’s not a lot of … There’s no human trials. They just do it on mice and zebra fish, because I guess they have the same kind of development as a human embryo.

Matt Baum:
Weird.

Drew De Los Santos:
But yeah, I know. But even in those cases, it’s not good. It’s leads to deformation, so yeah, use caution.

Matt Baum:
Yeah. That’s one of those things that we don’t really think about, but yeah, you’re not going to get a lot of pregnant women going, “Yes, I’d like to sign up for a experimental drug trial on my unborn baby. That sounds great. How much does it pay? I’m in,” you know?

Drew De Los Santos:
In these times, maybe.

Matt Baum:
Yeah. Who knows? I’m not going to judge you if you do whatever. You know, times are tight, but …

Drew De Los Santos:
It’s true.

Matt Baum:
Ministry of Hemp says don’t do it. Play it safe. So there you go. Moving right along here.

Is ‘ditch weed’ just wild hemp?

Rinell:
What’s up, man? My name is [Rinell 00:17:08] and I was calling, had a question about ditch weed, that stuff that we found and smoked as kids. Hemp or marijuana?

Matt Baum:
I love this question.

Kit O’Connell:
Great question.

Matt Baum:
I think he said his name was Rinell, but I couldn’t really hear him. I love this question, and we did a show not too long ago where we talked to … What was the name? Kelly Rippel, sorry, from Kansas. And Kelly was talking about how back in the day, the University of Kansas literally strapped poison to students’ backs and sent them out into fields to try and kill hemp plants, because they were trying to eradicate it, basically. And they couldn’t do it. They literally could not do it. Now. This is probably leftover hemp from stuff that grew along the river, right? Back in the day?

Kit O’Connell:
Most likely, yeah. That’s probably what you’re getting. Of course, you know, hemp and marijuana, they are the same plant. The big difference is the chemical composition, but they are dramatically different. We always used to joke that you’d smoke that stuff and just get a headache.

Matt Baum:
Right.

Kit O’Connell:
And that’s because it just really, it was probably being grown for food or fiber back in the day, maybe even World War II when they encouraged farmers to grow hemp, and it just stuck around. It is such a hardy plant that it’s not good hemp growing on the river, but it’s hemp. It’s managed to survive and reproduce itself, most likely.

Matt Baum:
It’s like feral cats, right? Like at one point, yes, it was controlled and it was this thing and then this cat escaped and it made cat babies in the wild and now they are not pets anymore. They are feral.

Kit O’Connell:
There’s a famous case where a there’s a Valley in Australia where they spent a decade just trying to eradicate. It was just full, wall-to-wall, full of cannabis and all the local students famously would go hike in there and smoke this type of weed that was growing there. And that was clearly also hemp used to grow all over Australia and they are starting to grow it again. So the funny thing is we’re bringing it back to all those lands.

Matt Baum:
The chances are that someone was growing. Is there a chance, I should say, that someone was growing weed and it got out and got wild? Possibly.

Kit O’Connell:
Possibly.

Matt Baum:
Is there a much better chance that this is just hemp that was left over that was growing amongst other plants? I feel like ditch weed is a lost term. Drew, do you know ditch weed?

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah.

Matt Baum:
I mean you’re-

Drew De Los Santos:
No. Yeah. We were talking about it. I was like, I think I’m a little young to experience the legend of ditch weed. Skip school to go look in a ditch for weed or anything, unfortunately.

Matt Baum:
It’s old guys like Kit and I. We grew up and there were guys slightly older than us and they’d be like, “Check this out, bro. It’s totally marijuana.” And you’re like, “What? It’s just here? It’s just growing by the Conoco? Oh my God.” And yeah, it wasn’t marijuana. It never was. And as many times as we tried to smoke it or whatever, we just got a headache and chances are it was unfortunately just hemp. Now, like you said, that’s testament to how hardy this plant is. It’s very hard to kill, and once it gets going and takes root, it’s going to be there. So little something for the farmers there. It’s easy to grow. It’s a weed, okay?

Drew De Los Santos:
It’s also like you can’t control seeds, you know what I mean?

Matt Baum:
Right.

Drew De Los Santos:
You can’t control a plant. The wind’s going to take it. It’s going to grow. It’s going to find a way to grow one way or another.

Matt Baum:
Absolutely. And like Kansas, Nebraska, Kentucky, any of these southern states, it’s perfect weather for this stuff. It’s hot, it’s humid, and it just grows and it flowers and it spreads spores and it makes hemp babies. And again, this is not the beautiful hemp that you probably want to make CBD out of, or maybe even fiber. This is feral, leftover hemp, if you will. Okay, next question here.

What’s the difference between CBD and kratom?

Speaker 8:
Hi there. I had a quick question for the show regarding the differences between kratom and CBD. My understanding is that they basically do the same thing when you take them, and my question was why is CBD so much more expensive than kratom, and if I’ve got it wrong and they’re different, what are the differences between the two? Thanks a bunch, take care.

Matt Baum:
I love this. We recently ran a story about kratom and CBD, differences and whatnot, on our site, and I found out I don’t know anything about kratom. Literally nothing. I thought it was an upper. I had no clue. I thought it was like trucker speed or something.

Kit O’Connell:
And it’s actually, it’s closer to an opiate, which is one of the uses for it. Now this is not something that’s doctor approved, but a lot of kratom consumers say that they’ve used it to ease themselves off of opiate addiction, so that’s pretty cool. That is something also we’ve heard about CBD and cannabis is it’s been useful for people to ease themselves off of other addictions.

Matt Baum:
Sure.

Kit O’Connell:
So there are some similarities. People use kratom for pain, sometimes people use CBD for pain, but the way they work is actually very different. Kratom is going to plug into that, those opiate parts of your brain, whereas CBD is plugging into your whole endocannabinoid system. This whole part of your body runs all through your nervous system and all through your body that responds to cannabinoid chemicals. So they have a totally different method of action. But beyond that though, there’s a lot of differences in terms of the safety profile. There are people who report getting actually addicted to kratom, which is not something that we’re going to see with CBD, of course. There’s nothing to get addicted to there really. And we’ve even seen some reports of people dying from taking kratom supplements. Now those were probably very impure supplements, but that’s not something we’ve ever seen with CBD. People have died.

Matt Baum:
So not like a kratom … Can you overdose on kratom?

Kit O’Connell:
I don’t know the answer to that. It’s possible. I’m not sure that it might be, but you certainly … It’s more likely that you could than with CBD, but I really don’t know the answer to that.

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Kit O’Connell:
My understanding those people didn’t necessarily die from kratom overdoses. I can’t really speak to that, but there was impurities, they were poorly made supplements, which probably also brings us to the other point to make is that cheap kratom that you’re seeing at the gas station, just like CBD at the gas station, it’s not good.

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Kit O’Connell:
Good kratom is also going to cost you some money.

Matt Baum:
That’s one thing like … I always saw Kratom at the check cashing place where you can also buy cigarettes and a burner cell phone or something, and always just thought, well, first of all, I had no idea what it was. Is it a plant? What is kratom?

Kit O’Connell:
It is a plant. It was a plant that actually I believe had ritual uses originally and just had cultural uses, commonplace cultural uses. I think people chewed it if I’m not mistaken in leaf form.

Matt Baum:
Really? Wow.

Kit O’Connell:
Yeah. But what you’re going to get over here is a powdered form, basically, which people, they mix it into stuff or they take it like a capsule. So it’s usually like a greenish powder and there’s different varieties of it, which are supposed to help out in different ways, but I can’t speak to that. I know it’s just like that with cannabis, there’s different strains of it.

Matt Baum:
Sure, sure. So kratom, like CBD, I assume it seems to have been around a lot longer, like kratom has been in these gas stations and quick shops for years now. CBD is just popping up in those really cheap markets. It’s garbage. I’m not saying go buy it, do not buy it, okay? But it seems like kratom had a much easier time. Do you think that is because the only difference is kratom doesn’t look like marijuana?

Don’t buy any supplements in gas stations

Kit O’Connell:
Yeah, that’s probably it, and I mean, that is one of the reasons that I’ve seen some that go into that, that they have considered banning it recently. Especially since those deaths, they FDA’s raised concerns and the DEA has considered scheduling it. So that’s something to consider before you start taking kratom. If you feel like it helps you, it might go away, which it doesn’t really look like CBD is going to go away anytime soon.

Matt Baum:
Right.

Kit O’Connell:
It looks like it’s becoming more and more available. So even if kratom helps you, just keep in mind it’s something the government’s trying to ban and while we don’t necessarily agree with it, I wouldn’t want my painkiller to disappear.

Matt Baum:
Totally.

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah. I remember one of my friends was trying to kratom, and I feel like it has a way more intense effect on people than CBD, in terms of that elevated feeling or feeling a little drunk versus CBD, where it’s just like, “Okay, I’m getting a supplement type of feeling or feeling calm.” So that’s something that’s interesting to me. Also, it reminds me of when salvia was more readily available, and then they-

Matt Baum:
Yeah, I forgot about that.

Drew De Los Santos:
Yeah, it was super intense, right?

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Drew De Los Santos:
And people would just go on these trips. Kratom is not as intense as salvia, I don’t think. But yeah. Then all of a sudden it was banned and you can’t buy it at Planet K or other smoke shops or whatever.

Matt Baum:
Yeah, there was the video of the girl that like ran through the glass window and stuff on salvia. And it’s like this is legal? Oh my God.

Kit O’Connell:
That is something that these are both plants they had a place in the cultures where they grew, where people knew how to handle them in safe and healthy ways, and then they got brought here and sold as just junk in gas stations and people got hurt.

Matt Baum:
Yeah.

Kit O’Connell:
And so I guess that there’s probably a lesson to draw from that if we want to.

Matt Baum:
I think it’s just wild that something like kratom, which is arguably more powerful, has a straight up opiate effect, had little or no problem invading America. But for some reason CBD, because it comes from a plant that looks like a marijuana leaf, we can’t have that around. Even marijuana, it sounds like it’s tamer than the kratom experience that you’re explaining to me. I know some people that have used THC, cannabis, to get off, yeah, opiates and some hard drugs and stuff like that. But I mean, this sounds like we’re talking about methadone almost. It sounds kind of scary to me.

Matt Baum:
I would assume there is high quality kratom out there. It’s probably expensive. There’s probably people that are doing it right, just like CBD. I can’t give you advice on how to buy it if you want, but I would say if you’re concerned, if you’re looking at buying CBD and making a choice to buy kratom because it is cheaper, I would argue that’s not a good choice to make, because if it is cheaper, there’s a chance that it’s garbage. I mean, absolute garbage.

Matt Baum:
And again, it’s not FDA regulated. Right now, it’s Wild West for kratom out there as well. Kit brought up kratom killed some people. CBD didn’t. Lot of good checks in the CBD boxes and a lot of bad ones in the kratom ones. I’m not trying to demonize the plan itself or anyone who’s using it responsibly and it’s working for them. Good for you. Just make sure you know what you’re getting and don’t buy it from your quick shop. Don’t buy anything, CBD or kratom or any supplement, not from a gas station. Just don’t. My rules, if they sell cigarettes there, don’t buy supplements from them, and you’re probably going to be doing good.

Final thoughts from Drew, Kit and Matt

Matt Baum:
Guys, this was-

Drew De Los Santos:
Good rule.

Matt Baum:
Yeah, right? Guys, this was great. Thank you so much for joining me and answering a bunch of questions and let’s do this again soon.

Kit O’Connell:
You got it.

Drew De Los Santos:
Definitely.

Matt Baum:
Awesome.

Matt Baum:
That brings us to the end of another episode of the Ministry of Hemp podcast. Huge thanks to everybody that called in with these fantastic questions, by the way. These were really great and a lot of fun to answer. And like I said in the beginning, if you have questions, you can call us and leave a message with your question at 402-819-6417, or you can hit us up on Facebook/Ministry of Hemp, or hit us up on Twitter, @ministryofhemp, or shoot me an email, matt@ministryofhemp.com. I would love to hear from you and I would love to answer your question. If you’re a brand, however, contact drew@ministryofhemp.com and she’ll get you taken care of.

Matt Baum:
Thanks so much Kit and Drew for joining me today. And if you need more Ministry of Hemp in your life, you can follow us at all of our social medias that I just mentioned. By the way, over at ministryofhemp.com, we have an excellent article up about CBD bioavailability and why it matters. It’s all about exploring the science of CBD, and there is science here. There’s people that are lying about it and there’s people that are doing it right, and I encourage you to go check this out and learn about the actual science behind CBD.

Matt Baum:
If you like what you’re hearing on the show and you enjoy what we do on ministryofhemp.com and you think it’s important and you want to become an advocate for hemp. I implore you, go check out our Patreon. It’s patreon.com/ministryofhemp, and become a Ministry of Hemp insider. You get access to podcast extras, extra articles, early articles, all kinds of cool stuff, but more importantly, you help us to spread the good word of hemp education. And for those of you who have already signed up and are supporting, I cannot thank you enough. Seriously, thank you guys.

Matt Baum:
Here at Ministry of Hemp, we believe that an accessible world is a better world for everyone, so we have a full, written transcript of this episode in the show notes. Next week on the show, I’m going to be talking to the CEO of HempFlax. They are one of the largest hemp producers in Europe and they are involved in so many different aspects and industries, representing literally every part of the hemp plant down to the dust that comes off it when they’re making fibers. It’s an amazing interview and I hope you’re there for it.

Matt Baum:
Right now it’s time for me to get out of here, and I like to end the show the same way by saying remember to take care of yourself, take care of others, and make good decisions, will you? This is Matt Baum with the Ministry of Hemp, signing off.

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CBD For Dogs FAQ: All About Giving CBD To Dogs https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-dogs-faq/ https://ministryofhemp.com/cbd-dogs-faq/#respond Wed, 27 May 2020 20:32:44 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=61467 Curious about giving CBD to your dogs? We've collected some frequently asked questions about dogs and CBD in this handy guide.

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Wondering if CBD oil can help your dog?

Our dogs quickly become part of our family. It pains us to see them hurting whether it is physical discomfort or emotional distress. Luckily, CBD oil can provide some relief and give our pets the opportunity to live long and active lives.

Below are common questions pet owners have about CBD oil.

What are the benefits of giving CBD to dogs?

Like humans, dogs have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). This system interacts with and regulates various bodily functions including digestion, mood, stress responses, and so on. Certain compounds, like CBD, work to support the ECS and promote homeostasis throughout the body. 

Dogs can see similar benefits as humans after taking CBD, including increased feelings of calm, supporting overall wellness, and supporting healthy muscles in older dogs. 

Is CBD safe for dogs?

Yes! That said, it’s always best to consult your veterinarian before beginning any new wellness regimens for your dog.

The advice we give to humans also applies to dogs: Start low and go slow.

On choosing the right dose of CBD

Some possible side effects of using CBD in dogs could include dry mouth and increased drowsiness. CBD could interact with certain medications, which is why it’s important to talk with your vet, especially if they’re currently taking other medications. 

How do I know the right amount of CBD oil for my dog?

Determining just how much CBD oil to give your dog can be a bit confusing. The same advice we give to humans applies to dogs, too. Start low and go slow. Begin with a small serving size and then increase the amount of CBD oil after you’ve observed how it affects your dog.  

One of the biggest things to take into consideration is your dog’s size and weight. A general rule of thumb is to start with 1-2mg per 10lbs. If your dog weighs 25lbs, you consider starting out with 5mg CBD.

The amount of CBD oil you give your dog will also differ depending on why you’re giving it to them. Larger servings are usually recommended for more serious concerns, while lower servings are often used for general overall well-being and stress relief. 

A happy looking dog with two Joy Organics broad spectrum pet CBD products.
Since small animals can be sensitive to THC, many pet owners opt to choose a fully THC-free, broad spectrum CBD product for the added peace of mind it provides. (Photo: Joy Organics)

How do I find the best CBD oil for my dog?

If you’re a dog owner, you obviously want only the highest quality pet products for your furry best friend. Choosing the best CBD oil can be tricky, especially with so many products available on the market. When you’re choosing CBD, make sure you look for the following:

  • CBD oil sourced from US-grown hemp, as there are more farming regulations here than in many other countries.
  • Broad spectrum CBD oil, which assures there are no trace amounts of THC. 
  • Third-party lab test results with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that proves there    is no presence of chemicals, pesticides, fungicides, bacteria and heavy metals. COAs also certify cannabinoid levels are the same as what’s claimed on the label. 
  • Reviews from other dog owners who have used that company’s products.  

What is the best CBD product for my dog?

We recommend a broad spectrum CBD product that has clean ingredients and third party lab testing.

If your fur baby is not living his or her best life, we recommend talking to your vet about giving CBD oil try.

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King Kanine King Kalm: A Unique Krill Oil-Based CBD Supplement For Pets https://ministryofhemp.com/king-kanine-king-kalm/ https://ministryofhemp.com/king-kanine-king-kalm/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2019 19:56:36 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=56044 King Kanine King Kalm is a high-quality CBD oil for pets. Unique features include a syringe applicator and krill oil as a healthy base for this supplement..

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King Kanine King Kalm is a unique, high-quality CBD oil product for pets.

We were impressed with King Kanine’s packaging, and pleasantly surprised by some of its key features. While most CBD oils come in glass vials with dropper tops, King Kanine CBD comes with a needleless syringe and a stopper to reduce the size of the mouth opening on the vial. The veterinary-style syringe makes measuring the dose and administering CBD to pets much easier and far less messy.

Another thoughtful departure from traditional CBD oils? King Kalm supplements use arctic krill oil for their base. While dogs, cats, and other pets can learn to take other carrier oils like hemp seed or olive oil, they’ll likely have less problems with this fishy smelling oil. In a note on sustainability, krill oil is an environmentally smart choice. Krill is renewable, full of omega-3 fatty acids, and does not contribute to runoff from fish farming. Vets often recommend krill oil for older dogs to help with aching joints as well as the flakey skin that old age can bring.

Photo: A bulldog takes King Kanine King Kalm CBD from a needleless syringe.
We were impressed by the unique features of King Kalm, such as the easy syringe applicator.

King Kanine paid us a fee and offered us free products in return for our honest opinion. If you purchase a product from one of these links, we’ll receive a percentage of sales. Read more about sponsored content on Ministry of Hemp.

All our reviewer’s pets came to love this CBD oil. Read on for our full review.

LAB-TESTED, ORGANIC CBD FOR DOGS & CATS

King Kanine is a relatively young company, founded in 2015, but they’ve quickly carved a niche in the pet CBD industry. This brand formulates their products with the assistance of pharmacists who have experience working with CBD, in an ISO 6 clean room. Their oils and CBD treats are certified organic. The CBD used in King Kanine’s products is CO2 extracted and then the products are tested by a third party independent lab for purity and potency. All CBD extracts are free from pesticides and solvents.

Our reviewer easily switched her pets to King Kanine King Kalm CBD oil. A sixteen year old former feral cat has new enthusiasm for her morning fishy treat, while a middle-aged Shih Tzu with a bad back became unexpectedly energetic and spunky. Where previous CBD oils improved the quality of life for her pets, this oil has brought even greater energy and playfulness to all the animals when given a daily dose.

We reviewed King Kanine King Kalm in its 300mg strength, designed for large dogs. Each time you fill the syringe, you’ll get about 10mg of CBD. If you have smaller dogs, or cats, you may want to try their 150 mg, or 75 mg strengths. All strengths come with the same syringe and opening for easy application. We gave the oil to the cat in wet food, while the dogs got theirs dropped onto their morning treats. Larger dogs would be even easier, as the syringe would allow the oil to be squirted directly into their mouths, without worrying about mixing into wet food or applying to treats.

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  • Highlights: King Kanine King Kalm is a high-quality, lab-tested CBD in a unique krill oil formula for dogs and cats. Their syringe system makes dosing a breeze.
  • Strength: 300 mg per 30ml bottle (also available in 75 mg & 150 mg strengths)
  • Price: $49.99 – $99.99
  • Customer Service and Shipping: Fast, friendly customer service. Free shipping on orders over $100.
  • Independent Test Results: Online.
  • Taste: A strong fishy odor and flavor that our pets loved.
  • Ingredients: CBD oil / Full-spectrum Hemp extract in Arctic Krill oil
  • Other: This brand offers a generous 30-day money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers.

King Kanine uses U.S.-grown hemp in their products. They also make CBD pet treats and CBD topicals for pets.

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Innovet PurCBD Provides Reliable Relief To Our Four-Legged Friends https://ministryofhemp.com/innovet-purcbd/ https://ministryofhemp.com/innovet-purcbd/#respond Wed, 23 Jan 2019 22:33:01 +0000 http://ministryofhemp.com/?p=54805 Our reviewer's pets were excited to get their special treats soaked in Innovet PurCBD every day, and the benefits were just as obvious too. CBD can help pets with anxiety, chronic pain, and the effects of aging.

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Innovet PurCBD offered reliable CBD relief to our pets in an almost flavorless full-spectrum supplement.

With the surge in interest in CBD extracts for health, it should come as no surprise that pet owners have also turned to CBD to help their four legged friends.

Innovet is a pet supply company that has taken the plunge into CBD and hemp products for dogs, cats, and horses. Their CBD oil is well packaged, in a blue glass bottle with dropper top. As in CBD products for humans, Innovet’s pet CBD, or PurCBD, is available in an array of strengths, from 125 mg per 30 ml, all the way up to 1500 mg per 30 ml. Most small animal owners will find the 125 mg strength, or the Level 1 oil, perfectly sufficient.

The oil is very lightly scented, which is quite nice for giving to pets. Both dogs and cats have strong senses of smell, and often refuse to take strong-smelling CBD extracts. PurCBD is translucent yellow, very thin and easy to mix into wet foods. The oil base is organic hemp oil, with organic hemp extract added to reach the given strength. Innovet recommends dosing PurCBD at one drop per five pounds of pet.

Two small dogs in a dog bed pose with Innovet PurCBD and another Innovet CBD pet product. Our reviewer's pets, both small dogs and a cat, saw significant benefits from taking Innovet PurCBD every day.
Our reviewer’s pets, both small dogs and a cat, saw significant benefits from taking Innovet PurCBD every day.

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Read on for our full review and to find out how our pets felt about PurCBD.

INNOVET PROVIDES HIGH QUALITY CBD AND HEMP FOR PETS

The Innovet company started in 2005 in Santa Barbara, California. By 2016, Innovet entered the CBD world, becoming one of the first companies to make CBD products especially for pets. Their line of products include hemp treats, CBD oil, hemp pellets for horses, and a hemp balm for dogs with skin conditions.

Our reviewer’s dogs and a cat have been on a regimen of CBD for some months. Changing to Innovet PurCBD caused no negative effects in any of the animals. They all maintained the gains they’d made using other CBD products. While the effects of aging cannot be totally reversed, CBD has made a huge impact for the elderly cat. CBD has returned her to her rightful place, ruling over the entire household as its queen. A range of issues previously plagued the dogs, from anxiety to a bad back, as well as the effects of aging.

Our reviewer’s pets greeted PurCBD with excitement and joy each morning, as they were excited to enjoy their special treats that were soaked in the oil. We did notice that this CBD oil is very thin. This makes it easy to mix PurCBD into wet food for cranky older cats but a bit tricky to soak into dog treats. The lack of strong flavor makes it relatively easy to convince a dog to lick PurCBD right off your fingers, however.

We appreciate Innovet’s attention to detail and quality when it comes to pet products. Third-party lab results for PurCBD are available right on the product page, showing that this supplement has undetectable levels of THC (very important for pet CBD products) and a broad spectrum of cannabinoids.

Innovet PurCBD (Ministry of Hemp Official CBD Review)INNOVET PURCBD OFFICIAL REVIEW

  • Highlights: Innovet PurCBD is an excellent, high-quality CBD extract in hemp oil formulated for dogs, cats, and horses that can improve the quality of many pets’ lives.
  • Strength: 125 mg per 30 ml bottle, also available in 250mg, 750mg and 1500mg for larger animals.
  • Price: $45.00 – $149.99
  • Customer Service and Shipping: Fast, friendly customer service. Free shipping available on orders over $10.
  • Independent Test Results: Online.
  • Flavor & Texture: PurCBD is practically flavorless with a mild grass-like aftertaste. Both dogs and cats seemed to enjoy the taste. This supplement has a thin, oily texture.
  • Ingredients: Organic CBD oil / Full Spectrum Hemp extract in Organic Hemp oil.
  • Other: Innovet offers numerous natural products to help your pet feel their best.

Innovet CBD products are made with organic full-spectrum hemp extract sourced in Oregon, and organic hemp oil from the U.K. and Germany.

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