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CBD Hemp oil for pets is often sold as liquid in a dropper bottle (called tincture,) or as treats. Tinctures are highly concentrated, pungent, often containing carrier oils that have proven bad side-effects for pets like MCT (Medium-chain Triglycerides,) or fatty acids, derived from vegetable oils like coconut or palm kernel.

MCT derived from palm kernel and coconut oil also contains longer-chain triglycerides, in concentrations that vary considerably from brand to brand, and are a known cause of pancreatitis and fatty liver disease - especially in older dogs.

Additionally, these acidic tinctures must be flavored with masking chemicals which, when taken daily, can cause gastric inflammation, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.

Treats are often made with unhealthy ingredients, and cause digestive and weight problems for some pets.

CAUTION: Vaporized or burned CBD Oils and flower should never be used with pets. Similarly, edibles made for humans are impossible to dose accurately for pets and may contain ingredients known to be toxic to animals.

The United States National Institute of Health (NIH) states that the Endocannabinoid System, (or ECS,) has been found to be pervasive in mammalian species, providing homeostatic balance to the nervous and immune systems, as well as many other organ systems. The ECS has been defined to consist of three parts, which include (1) endogenous ligands (proteins produced or synthesized within the organism including hormones for example,) (2) G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), and (3) enzymes to degrade and recycle the ligands. Mammals stop producing these endogenous ligands as they age (just like estrogen, testosterone, and growth hormones.) Hemp-derived Cannabidiol (CBD) is nearly identical to these real mammalian endogenous ligands made naturally by the body, and it helps return a mammal's body to it's more natural, youthful, condition. ...(click to keep reading)

A survey was recently conducted asking over 2000 veterinarians in the United States about their knowledge of CBD use for dogs. Vets were most comfortable recommending CBD for pain management, anxiety, and seizures in dogs. Among those who had experience treating pets with CBD, the vast majority (~80%) did not feel that State Veterinary Boards provide enough guidance on how to abide by state or federal laws.

That said, many vets recommend CBD for pets, and the numbers are growing fast. However, most veterinarians may not be aware of the harmful ingredients found in many Pet CBD offerings. Read More Here

*The CBD in Good Dawg Gravy is manufactured by an approved for Human Food hemp extraction process. To our knowledge our supplier is the only one of its kind in the USA.

When using Good Dawg Gravy as "medicine" for pets, the first thing to remember is that any significant side effects are unacceptable.

The CBD in Good Dawg Gravy is manufactured by an approved Safe for Human Food hemp extraction process. To our knowledge our supplier is the only one of its kind in the USA.

Additionally, while medical cannabis can provide significant relief to anxious animals, and those in pain, safe and effective use of cannabis requires an understanding how to administer the correct amounts of two important compounds found in the plant, CBD and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis.) Good Dawg Gravy is Third Party Tested and verified to contain less than .3% THC.

Good Dawg Gravy comes pre-dosed, measured just right for the size of your pet, in Small, Medium, Large, and XL Breed, easy-to-use, no-mess, packaging.
We use the following Pet Size Guidelines at check-out when ordering Good Dawg Gravy.

Small: 15 lbs / 7 kg
Medium: 15 - 40 lbs / 7 - 18 kg
Large: 41 - 75 lbs / 18 kg - 34 kg
X-Large: 75+ lbs / 34+ kg

Its scientific name is Cannabidiol (CBD), and it is a compound found in the cannabis plant, which has three species: Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa L. and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis indica is more commonly known due to it's Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, a compound with significant psychoactive effects - unlike CBD.

Cannabis sativa L. is known as hemp, and most varieties have a THC content of less than 0.3%, meaning properly cultivated and processed hemp supplies the compounds necessary to activate the body's Endocannabinoid System, without the psychoactive effects. Cannabis sativa L. is generally tall and randomly branched, high in fiber and grain, and while very low in THC, today's varieties can produce high amounts of CBD.

(Hemp fiber and grain products, like hemp seeds and hearts of seed, contain no CBD.) Good Dawg Gravy Hemp grows under watchful eyes on our farms, and carefully selected cultivators across the US. Our harvested crops are third party analyzed for possible contaminants before being processed by a longstanding US food chain provider, (the first-USDA permit issued under current federal regulations governing hemp.)
Good Dawg Gravy Hemp Oil is completely defatted, un-adulterated with odor compounds: the most bio-available form of Hemp Oil possible. Mixed together with our expert-developed, activating ingredients, Good Dawg Gravy Hemp Oil is guaranteed to show up as results in your companion's life or your gravy is free.

Cornell University Study Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Clinical Efficacy of Cannabidiol Treatment in Osteoarthritic Dogs July 23, 2018 The The National Center for Biotechnology Information is a repository of the National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov). https://tinyurl.com/4dekdtj2 The original research article can be found at Frontiers in Veterinary Science: https://tinyurl.com/5a7x45j5

Cambridge University (www.cambridge.org) Use of cannabis in the treatment of animals: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials July 15, 2022 https://tinyurl.com/mry35jjk

American Kennel Club (www.akc.org) Does CBD Work for Dogs? Caroline Coile, PhD July 1, 2021 https://tinyurl.com/mrxhbjkt