Hemp is 100% safe for Dogs & Cats

While many pet parents are turning to hemp for its potential health benefits, the primary question remains: is it truly safe? Recent scientific reports and wide-scale surveys suggest that when sourced correctly and dosed appropriately, hemp is not only non-toxic but can significantly improve the quality of life for both dogs and cats.

Extensive veterinary studies from institutions like the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) and various clinical trials have established a strong safety profile for 

• Non-Intoxicating Nature: Unlike marijuana, hemp contains extremely low levels of THC (typically less than 0.3%), meaning it does not produce a "high" or toxic psychotropic effect in animals.
• High Tolerability: A 2024 study on healthy beagles demonstrated that hemp-derived cannabinoids were well-tolerated at daily doses of 5 mg/kg for 90 consecutive days, with no serious adverse events reported.
• Long-Term Use: Research into chronic administration (up to 36 weeks) found that hemp was generally well-tolerated, though it can cause a transient increase in alkaline phosphatase (ALP) liver enzymes, which typically does not indicate hepatic damage but warrants occasional monitoring by a vet.
• Safety for Cats: While cats absorb CBD differently than dogs, recent trials indicate that single doses up to 8 mg/kg are safe, though they may induce mild, temporary 
  • sedation or increased compliance during handling.
  
  
  What Pet Owners Say: The Survey Data
  Real-world data from thousands of pet owners reinforces clinical findings regarding hemp's safety and perceived effectiveness:
  • Low Adverse Reaction Rate: Surveillance data for over 1 billion administrations of hemp-derived supplements for dogs showed an adverse event rate of only 2.1 per million doses and a serious adverse event rate of just 0.01 per million.
  • High Owner Satisfaction: In a survey of 2,050 pet owners, respondents assigned hemp a median safety score of 4 out of 5. Over 71% believed it could be an effective treatment for medical conditions, and 67% of those who spoke with their vet reported that their veterinarian held a positive view of the product.
  • Common Uses: Owners primarily use hemp for behavioural issues (approx. 67% for dogs and 60% for cats) and pain management (approx. 41% for dogs and 45% for cats).