CBDa & CBG for Pets

CBDa is cannabidiolic acid, the unheated, raw form of CBD that exists naturally in the living hemp plant. CBDa interacts with the body through different pathways than CBD and is often better tolerated than activated CBD, including in sensitive pets and senior dogs.

Most brands heat their hemp extract during processing, which converts CBDa into CBD and ultimately removes CBD from the final product. Earth Buddy intentionally preserves the CBD using lower-temperature subcritical CO2 extraction, then builds it into specific ratios of CBD and CBDa, rather than treating it as an afterthought.

CBDa is Earth Buddy's lead cannabinoid for joint mobility and comfort, based on countless research in canine mobility and veterinary medicine. CBDa has been extensively studied for its use in calming and cognitive function. 

Our flagship CBDa/CBD product is the Mobility Hemp Extract, formulated at a 4:1 ratio of CBDa to CBD, the highest CBDa product in our lineup. For dogs that need joint comfort and everyday balance together, the Balance Hemp Extract uses a 1:1 ratio of CBD and CBDa as an option for overall wellness and daily longevity.

CBG (cannabigerol) supports musculoskeletal relaxation, which is distinct from joint comfort. Think physical tension and tightness rather than the joints themselves. CBG also supports normal bowel function, cognitive function, and the nervous system, which makes it one of the most cross-functional cannabinoids in the plant. Earth Buddy's Cellular Support tincture delivers it at a 4:1 ratio of CBG to CBD.

It depends on what you are supporting. Pet parents should reach for CBDa products, like the 4:1 Mobility Hemp Extract, when the focus is joint comfort and overall mobility. Pet owners can grab CBG, such as the 4:1 Cellular Support, when the issue reads more like muscle tension or physical tightness, or for broad cellular and bowel support. For a dog dealing with both, the two tinctures stack well together, and the Balance Hemp Extract bridges achy joints and daily calm in one bottle.

Because a ratio is a formulation decision, not a label flourish. Each one is built for a job. The 4:1 CBDa to CBD is for mobility; 4:1 CBG to CBD for cellular and musculoskeletal support; 4:1 CBN to CBD for sleep; and 1:1 CBD to CBDa for longevity support. Rather than selling one generic CBD oil for everything, Earth Buddy formulates the cannabinoid profile to match the outcome, then verifies the actual ratio on each batch's lab report.

Earth Buddy preserves CBDa through temperature control during extraction. CBDa is heat-sensitive, and decarboxylation during high-heat methods is what converts it into CBD. Earth Buddy uses custom subcritical CO2 extraction, which runs at lower temperature and pressure than supercritical CO2, so the raw CBDa survives intact. This method also uses no chemical solvents. The same care is what preserves the fuller terpene profile that harsher methods strip away.

Both CBDa and CBG are non-intoxicating cannabinoids found in full-spectrum hemp at 0.3% THC or less, and both work with the endocannabinoid system that all mammals share. The Mobility, Balance, and Cellular Support tinctures are all suitable for dogs and cats, dosed by the dropper so you can fine-tune a small amount for a cat or a larger dose for a big dog. Start low, go slow, and check with your vet if your pet is on medication.

Most pet brands offer only processed CBD, because their extraction destroys CBDa and they never isolate CBG for a dedicated product. Earth Buddy formulates targeted CBDa and CBG ratios, preserves the raw acids through low-temperature subcritical CO2 extraction, and grows the hemp on regenerative organic soil irrigated with glacial meltwater so the plant starts clean. Every batch carries a QR-linked Certificate of Analysis verifying the exact cannabinoid ratio, and the products are sold through independent retailers rather than third-party marketplaces.