Cannabis Dog Treats: How Will Cannabis Help Your Canine?

Did you know that people are buying cannabis, not only for themselves, but for their furry friends?  And well, maybe you will be surprised to learn that CBD dog treats are becoming hugely popular for canines, and that there’s plenty of research to verify that it’s worth a try.  Let’s help you figure out how to choose the right cannabis dog treat for your beloved pet, while exploring what the properties of cannabis can do for them.

What is Cannabis?

Cannabis refers to a genus in the plant world, to which both hemp and marijuana belong.  Only hemp-derived dog treats are sold legally, and they’re the only safe type of dog treat you can buy, as marijuana is intoxicating due to its high THC content, and intoxicating compounds are unsafe for all pets.  

How Can Cannabis Help My Dog?

When it comes to cannabis dog treats, we’re referring to CBD dog treats – aka, dog treats derived from hemp, without any psychoactive properties whatsoever.  Hemp does naturally contain a trace amount of THC – about 0.3% — but that’s far too low to actually be dangerous for your pet.  

That being said, it’s the compounds in hemp that can be extremely beneficial to your dog, like cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBN, etc.) and terpenes.  Cannabinoids work directly with your dog’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) to regulate important physiological functions like appetite, inflammation, mood, and more – all things that many of our precious companions could use a little help with.  Terpenes in hemp give the plant its flavor and aroma, but beyond that, they’re also rich in valuable properties that can improve how your dog feels each day.

CBD Dog Treats

CBD dog treats are the most popular way to administer hemp to our beloved canines, because they’re flavored to look and smell like standard dog treats, making them irresistible to your pooch while they get their daily dose of CBD.  They also offer benefits inherent to the delivery method, as any edible product promises the longest-lasting effects out of any product type, so that your dog can enjoy their CBD-induced bliss for hours at a time.  CBD dog treats come in various formulas, in different milligram strengths and flavors so that there’s something for every dog.  We always recommend sticking to an all-natural formula, and also reading the dosing guide on the label carefully to give them the ideal amount of hemp each day.

Benefits and Features of Cannabis and CBD Treats

In fact, there have been studies done over the years on how CBD may help dogs, specifically.  And, besides that, we know that dogs have the same endocannabinoid system that we do, which takes cannabinoids and sends them to cannabinoid receptors throughout the body to bring us into homeostasis.  Because of this, dogs can pretty much derive the same positive effects that we get from CBD and other hemp compounds, such as:

• Relief from physical discomfort: CBD is known to offer anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, and studies have shown that dogs administered CBD experienced a reduction in symptoms associated with osteoarthritis, like pain and stiffness of the joints.

• Stress relief: A stressed out dog is a heartbreaking site for any pet owner, but CBD may help.  Cannabidiol works with cannabinoid receptors that control the balance of neurotransmitters that relate to our mood and stress response, bringing about a sense of ease.

• Help with sleep: These same ease-inducing, soothing properties of CBD can be very helpful at bedtime, by bringing about a sense of calm within the nervous system.

• Improved mood: CBD can work with neurotransmitters like serotonin to boost mood, offering an effect that can come in handy if your pup has been feeling down lately.

• Increase in appetite: If your dog has been struggling with appetite lately, CBD may be able to help.  Numerous studies have shown that CBD may be able to improve appetite in all mammals, and thus, increase cravings for food.

• Immune effects: CBD has been found to work with cannabinoid receptors in the immune system to generally regulate and balance the body’s immune response. 
• Neuroprotectant properties: CBD is a neuroprotectant, which means that it supports neurological function.  Many dog owners give CBD to canines who experience seizures.

Top Cannabis Dog Treats in Charlotte, NC

Now, if you’re looking to supply your pup with only clean, natural and effective CBD, then you’ll want to choose from a couple of products that are rated very highly on the market.  Remember again that you should never give a dog any intoxicating cannabinoid (delta 8, HHC, delta 9, etc.) nor any product intended for humans due to the presence of ingredients that can be harmful to dogs, like certain flavoring ingredients or essential oils.  That being said, these two CBD dog treats are made just for dogs, with clean, gentle ingredients for their bodies.

Honest Paws Calm Bites

The Calm Bites from Honest Paws contain organic, full spectrum hemp with 5mg per piece, to give your dog the full array of valuable effects that can be derived from the plant.  The all-natural formula comes with a sublime peanut butter taste that no dog will be able to resist.

Tar Heal Pharms Dog Treats 

The Tar Heal Pharms Dog Treats offer a gluten-free formula that contains full spectrum hemp extract, with 4 milligrams per piece.  They’re flavored to appeal to your dog’s senses so that they’ll look forward to each and every serving. 

How to Make Your Own CBD Dog Treats

Did you know that you can make your own CBD dog treats at home, and infuse them with the flavors that your furry friend loves?  Just use one of our CBD tinctures to provide your dog with top-notch hemp in every bite.  Here’s a recipe that you can try below.

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Dog Treats 

These delicious treats couldn’t be easier to make, and they bring together two of the most dog-friendly flavors in the world while using strictly natural ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ cups of flour
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• 1 dropper of Papa & Barkley Releaf Drops 900mg 
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• ½ tsp salt

Preparation:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix all of the ingredients together into a bowl, keep mixing until a dough comes together.  If needed, you can add a teaspoon of water at a time until the dough becomes more workable.
3. Roll the dough out into a ½ inch sheet on a floured surface.  Cut out 25 biscuits using your favorite cookie cutter.
4. Bake the dog treats for about 40 minutes, and then allow them to cool for an hour.

Come Explore Our Collection of CBD Dog Treats!

Greenlife Remedies is proud to carry only the best CBD dog treats that you’ll find in Charlotte, North Carolina, with leading brands who proudly use natural ingredients and strictly lab-tested hemp.  Come visit us and talk to us in person about what CBD can do for your dog, so we can help get your beloved companion started on an effective hemp routine according to their needs.