Exploring the Benefits of CBD for Pets: A Holistic Approach to Wellness

The pet wellness industry is booming, with more and more pet owners turning to holistic approaches like cannabidiol (CBD) to address their furry friends’ health issues. From anxiety to arthritis, allergies to digestive problems, CBD is gaining popularity as a natural remedy for pets.

Tracy Werner, national sales manager for Ziggy Marley Apawthecary by One Farm, explains that CBD is being used for stress and anxiety relief, pain relief, reducing inflammation, and even stimulating appetite in cats. The market for CBD products for pets is expanding rapidly, with a wide range of options available, from drops to balms, shampoos, and chews.

While all age groups are open to trying CBD for their pets, younger generations seem to be quicker to embrace it. Chance Smith, founder and CEO of Natures Pet Relief, notes that younger pet owners are more educated about the benefits of CBD and are more open to using it for their pets.

Manufacturers are focused on creating safe and effective products for pets, taking into account factors like metabolism and palatability. Consumer education is also key, with dosage suggestions and guidelines being important for pet owners who may be hesitant to try CBD products.

Kradle, a Minneapolis-based brand, stands out in the CBD category with its consumer-friendly products like the All-Day Calming Bone and Sleepy CleanZzz, designed to help dogs with separation stress and restless sleep. Purity Preferred Pet, based in Grand Junction, Colo., offers soft chews, topical balms, and tinctures for pets, with a focus on palatability and efficacy.

Natures Pet Relief, a family-owned company in Georgetown, Texas, specializes in hemp-infused products for pets, including CBD Dog Sticks made with real beef and zero fillers. Pet Releaf, based in Littleton, Colo., offers a range of CBD products for pets, including new functional hemp oils for dogs and cats to promote calming and joint health.

With the pet wellness industry booming and more pet owners turning to holistic remedies like CBD, the market for CBD products for pets continues to grow, offering a wide range of options for pet owners looking to improve their furry friends’ health and well-being.