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Hemp appears to be helpful for a number of canine conditions. However, although studies are becoming more common, there is still a lot that remains unknown about what hemp oils and other hemp-derived products can do for dogs. Credit: Vanessa Nunes | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

Hemp products for dogs are best-sellers, with sales approaching $1 billion per year. Although they have been shown to help reduce physical pain and treat anxiety in dogs and humans, hemp products are controversial as well as confusing. Here\u2019s how to make sense of this rapidly growing market.<\/p>\n

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Hemp vs. Marijuana<\/h2>\n

Marijuana is a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act, making its sale and use illegal nationwide, but a confusing network of state laws legalize marijuana for medicinal or recreational purposes.<\/p>\n

Hemp and marijuana come from the same plant, Cannabis sativa<\/em>, but they have different legal definitions depending on how much tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)\u2014 the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana\u2014they contain. In in the U.S., the federal definition of marijuana is a concentration of THC above 0.3%. Ingesting products containing significant amounts of THC can be harmful to dogs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Products containing less than 0.3% THC are considered safe for human and animal consumption, though state regulations vary. The most restrictive state laws are seldom enforced, so low-THC products for human and animal use are sold nationwide.<\/p>\n

Hemp, which has little or no THC, has been used for centuries to produce oil used in ink, paint, varnish, lamp oil, and cooking as well as fiber for rope and fabrics. Hemp oil is cold-pressed or chemically extracted from the hemp plant.<\/p>\n

What Are Cannabinoids?<\/h2>\n

Cannabinoids are naturally occurring chemicals in hemp that interact with receptors in human and animal bodies to regulate mood, memory, appetite, and pain, affecting the central nervous and immune systems. There are over 100 cannabinoids in hemp, including CBD (cannabidiol, which is the most widely used), CBC (cannabichromene), CBDA (cannabidiolic acid), and CBG (cannabigerol). Alone and in combinations, these cannabinoids have been shown to reduce pain, stress, and anxiety in dogs as well as humans.<\/p>\n

Hemp Seed Oil vs. CBD Oil<\/h2>\n

While both hemp seed oil and CBD oil may be referred to broadly as \u201chemp oil,\u201d they are different products. CBD oil is made from the stems, leaves, and flowers of the hemp plant. Hemp seed oil is pressed or extracted from the seeds of hemp plants. It does not contain CBD.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Hemp Seed Oil for Dogs<\/h2>\n

Hemp seed oil\u2019s health benefits come from its ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and its ability to improve skin, reduce blood pressure, promote heart health, and reduce painful inflammation.<\/p>\n

Pure 100% hemp seed oil is sold as a food for humans, such as Foods Alive Organic Hemp Seed Oil<\/a> and Indian Foods Organic Hemp Seed Oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Products labeled as hemp seed oil for pets seldom contain the oil by itself. Instead, they are usually combinations of hemp seed oil and calming herbs like chamomile, calming supplements like melatonin, nutritional supplements like vitamins, or other oils such as krill, salmon, or flaxseed.<\/p>\n

For example, Good Growlies Calming Hemp Treats<\/a> contain hemp seed powder, hemp seed oil, melatonin, valerian root, chamomile, passion flower, and L-tryptophan, all of which have proven calming effects. Natural Dog Company\u2019s Calming Oil<\/a> contains similar ingredients. NaturVet Hemp Advanced Joint Health Chews<\/a> combine hemp seed powder and hemp seed oil with collagen, chondroitin sulfate, green lipped mussels, yucca, and other anti-inflammatory ingredients. Petkin HEMP Itch Spray<\/a> treats hot spots and itchy skin with THC-free hemp oil, lavender extract, menthol, organic oat extract, aloe, and vitamin E.<\/p>\n

CBD for Dogs<\/h2>\n

While research into the effects (and effectiveness) of CBD on dogs is becoming more common, completed studies and clinical trials are still hard to come by. CBD is thought to be useful for controlling pain, nausea, anxiety, depression, and seizure activity. It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties.<\/p>\n

For more information see these articles:<\/p>\n

Side Effects of CBD for Dogs<\/h2>\n

There are no guarantees about how CBD will act in an individual body because every dog\u2019s response is unique. CBD appears to be safe at many times the recommended dosage for brief periods and at recommended doses for longer periods, but again, reactions vary.<\/p>\n

Reduce or stop using CBD if your dog shows side effects such as:<\/p>\n