Interested in finding out more about hemp dosage for dogs? Check out our dosage page. How to dose hemp oil? Hemp oil can be given orally before food or mixed with food. For quicker results, administer the drops under the tongue (sublingually) as the hemp oil will be absorbed more rapidly into the bloodstream. The easiest way to do this is to face the same direction as your dog, using one hand to steady their head while lifting the lip with your thumb. Syringes are included with all our hemp oils for convenient sublingual dosing.
Why Hemp for pets? Early studies have suggested that hemp and may have a significant impact on the well-being of our pets, offering a new perspective on managing discomfort, stress, itching, cognition, tremors, and many other issues. Hemp works directly with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), one of the body’s largest receptor systems. The ECS regulates many vital processes, including sleep, mood, pain, stress, and appetite, and is responsible for maintaining balance, or homeostasis, within the body.
Simply put, whenever the body is out of balance—whether due to irritation, inflammation, discomfort, or cognitive issues—the endocannabinoid system’s job is to address the imbalance and restore the body to a healthy state. Hemp helps the ECS maintain balance by preventing enzymes from breaking down endocannabinoids (the body’s naturally produced cannabinoids), which act as chemical messengers within the ECS. By allowing endocannabinoids to continue performing their function, hemp indirectly supports the ECS and contributes to a healthy, balanced internal state.