Regardless of which hemp extract formulation you choose for your pet, it is important to understand all pets are different. The cat and dog endocannabinoid system is uniquely individualized! Different breeds, ages, sizes, and health concerns are all factors to take into consideration. For this reason, we have created multiple different formulations that specify their different uses. There is no "one size fits all" product for pets, contrary to what many pet CBD brands are marketing these products for.
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Best course of action is for pet owners to journal their hemp extract use and titrate dosage gradually. Equally important is to use whole plant or "full-spectrum" extracts that contain a variety of cannabinoids and terpenes that naturally occur. This ensure that there will be a synergistic effect, as cannabinoids also work better together. This concept, known as the "entourage effect" has shown that even small doses of full spectrum hemp extracts can out perform single molecule or isolate forms of cannabinoids.
Pet owners can also be at ease when using a full spectrum product, like Earth Buddy, knowing that we do not use harsh chemicals that are environmentally toxic. Using very safe and clean methods of extraction to yield the entire medicinal extract from hemp plants ensures pet owners they're using a quality product!
Much more research is needed in the field of endocannabinoid systems of dogs and cats, as recent scientific studies have discovered new cannabinoid receptors and other metabolic functions. The endocannabinoid system will continue to increase as a focus in veterinary medicine offering new technology on how to improve our pet's health and longevity.