Questions And Information
CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis plants, which can be extracted into an oil. Used by people and their pets across the world for a variety of purposes, CBD oil is often known to calm the mind, help ease stress, promote general wellness, and more.
All cannabis plants contain active compounds known as cannabinoids, or more specifically, phytocannabinoids. Many mammals, humans included, produce their own cannabinoids, known as endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoids in turn helps regulate the endocannabinoid system and better achieve homeostasis. Phytocannabinoids are what account for most of the benefits that come from cannabis. Dogs, cats, horses, rodents, and most other mammals carry a similar endocannabinoid system.
Cannabidiol and other cannabinoids are almost molecularly identical to the endocannabinoids we produce in our own bodies, as well as many other mammals. Researchers believe CBD can interact with certain parts of the body in the same manner. More specifically, CBD may interact indirectly and/or directly with receptors and enzymes outside of the endocannabinoid system.
There are many suggested benefits to using CBD. Specific purposes like maintaining well-functioning joints, reducing anxiety, and improving sleep have been reported benefits of CBD by CBD users. We do know for certain endocannabinoids are a vital part of most mammals’ ability to balance and regulate a wide array of physiological systems. This includes both humans and different kinds of pets alike.
We have already touched on what CBD is in past guides, so we do not want to be too repetitive. The non-psychoactive hemp-derived cannabinoid known as CBD that has been reported to provide a series of benefits in humans may provide similar results for dogs and other types of pets.
People report taking CBD to relieve pain, reduce anxiety or depression, reduce inflammation, and much more. Since mammals all have similar endocannabinoid systems, those results may be mirrored in them as well.
CBD has a tremendous plethora of uses, so there is no single reason someone might consider giving it to their pet. The most common reason is for promoting general wellness for your cat, dog, horse, or other pets.
Pet owners in our community, as well as ourselves, noticed the results that CBD has delivered to our pets. The quality of most pets’ lives improved over time, when incorporating CBD into their everyday routine.
Hemp oil is derived from the whole plant, including the stalks, flowers, and leaves providing cannabinoids and all their benefits. Hemp seed oil, on the other hand, is extracted purely from the seeds, which makes it rarely contain detectable quantities of cannabinoids.
Hemp is the plant that CBD is extracted from. An easy way to remember it is that you can have hemp without the CBD, as we see hemp-derived products used as fibers and foods with no cannabinoid content, but you cannot have CBD without the hemp.
The hemp used for our products is a proprietary strain that is phytocannabinoid-rich, known as PCR hemp. This proprietary strain is rich in CBD, other cannabinoids, and terpenes, genetically formulated to outshine the standard industrial hemp used by most of our competitors.
Hemp and marijuana are both from the same cannabis plant family, though they have a vast distinction. Hemp is non-psychoactive, so it does not cause a high and contains little to no THC however, hemp is typically abundant in CBD. Marijuana contains THC, the psychoactive and mind-altering cannabinoid, in varying abundance, and certain marijuana strains may also contain some CBD.
While some hemp strains do potentially contain trace amounts of THC, the hemp our products are sourced from are refined of all detectable levels of THC, eliminating the high associated with THC.
Yes, our products undergo extensive testing to meet and exceed our rigorous standards that guarantee they are free of any potential pollutants or contaminants. Furthermore, there are no known incidences of injury or illness caused by CBD oil consumption or use.
While there are no known incidences of injury or illness caused by CBD oil consumption. There are some minor possible side effects to be aware of including; dry mouth, and drowsiness.
If you notice either of these symptoms in your pet, simply lessen the serving size or frequency of the CBD accordingly until the undesired effects resolve.
A pet’s endocannabinoid system does not respond to THC the same way that ours does. It can be genuinely dangerous for dogs, cats, and other animals.
No. All of our CBD products have non-detectable levels of THC, backed by our testing, as well as third-party lab test results for every single batch.
In some cases, depending on the hemp strain, a raw hemp extract could contain trace amounts of THC. However, to abide by the legal definition of industrial hemp, the extract would still contain 0.3% THC or less. Additionally, Reliant Pet CBD products are always THC free.
CBD products have not been approved by the FDA in the treatment of anything besides specific conditions, none of which have been for pets. We always recommend speaking with a certified medical professional before you determine if you should incorporate CBD into your pet’s daily routine or if their condition could benefit from CBD in some way.
Absolutely. Just like with humans, we recommend speaking with a certified medical professional or, in a pet’s case, a veterinarian before adding CBD into their daily routine – especially if they are already taking prescription medications.
Do not just pick a brand that claims to provide products free of THC, xylitol and grapeseed oil, all of which are harmful to dogs and many other pets. Certificates of analysis (COAs) will provide an in-depth look at everything in the formula, so you know for sure that your pet is safe.
Yes, as long as the CBD derived from hemp that contains 0.3% THC or less, was grown by a properly licensed grower, and adheres to the federal 2018 Farm Bill Act.
We’re proud to say every batch of our products is lab-tested rigorously at independent third-party laboratories, to not only assure accurate cannabinoid content, but also to ensure the purity and safety of the product. This verifies that our products are strictly free of THC and any potential contaminants or pollutants.
It will not. As our CBD oil is THC-free, it does not contain the psychoactive compound that causes a high.
We provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if you return your product in its original packaging. The product must be unused and unopened.
Technically, CBD does not have an expiration date. Because of the ingredients we use as a base, however, the vital cannabinoids, terpenes, flavonoids, and other hemp compounds in the formula can start to break down over time. The shelf life for our CBD pet oil is approximately 18 months.