When our pets age we give them medical care, often focusing on the quality of life of our quadruped companions. We know our dogs won’t live forever, and we don't want to see them in undue pain or discomfort. It can break our hearts when our favorite pet can’t get up onto the couch for a snuggle, or get outside on time to relieve themselves.

Finding out what does and doesn’t work for our pets can be difficult. After all, they can’t really tell us what’s going on with their bodies, and they can’t tell us if something makes them feel better. We are starting to see a lot of evidence for CBD use in dogs, though, with some good research going into the uses and benefits. In fact, we even found an article from the American Kennel Club supporting CBD use in dogs for several symptoms.

We reviewed five different products, each in a different category. All of them are the best in their given area, so read them all to find the one that’s best for your best friend.

Honest Paws Calm CBD Oil: Best Overall CBD

Honest Paws has a number of resources on their website, too. From informational articles to a link to a veterinarian website, Honest Paws provides as much for you to learn as you could want. We picked them Best Overall in part because it’s clear they care as much about your pet’s wellbeing as you do.

But good intentions can only get us so far. Honest Paws couldn’t have gotten Best Overall on what they try to do. They’re product is what sealed the deal, with over 7,500 5-star reviews and products that actually change pets lives.

The secret to the multi-faceted success of Honest Paws oils is their full-spectrum, non-GMO CBD. It’s made from all-natural ingredients and they don’t filter out any of the beneficial compounds. People new to CBD oils may not be familiar, but there’s something called the ‘entourage effect’ with hemp products. The basic idea is that all of the cannabinol and cannabinoids work better when you also have the flavonoids and terpenes of the plant.

We should note here that full-spectrum does also mean it contains trace amounts of THC. Like all legal CBD products, however, Honest Paws contains no more than 0.3% THC, which means it won’t get your dog ‘high.’

Honest Paws Dog Treat: Best CBD Treat

Another benefit of giving a CBD treat instead of oil is the ease of measuring the dose. Each treat has the same amount of CBD, and you won’t have to worry about spilling oil on the ground or accidentally drawing up more oil into the dropper than you wanted.

Honest Paws treats contain the same high-quality, lab-tested, full-spectrum CBD in their treats as in their other products. And like their other products, you can choose the treat for your dog based on what you’re trying to address. Whether your dog needs pain relief, help with mobility, or calming, Honest Paws has the treat for you, and your dog. 

The brand offers both Bites, which are larger, firm treats that can be broken into smaller pieces. As well as Soft Chews, which are great for smaller dogs or dogs with teeth issues. If you are unsure about what product might be best for your pup, Honest Paws’ customer service is unparalleled. Simple call, email or text them with any questions you might have.

Honest Paws Calm Bites can help your furry friend relax in as little as one hour and contain all-natural ingredients, while having a delicious peanut butter flavor. 

Holistapet: Best Organic CBD

Holistapet starts with a simple mission. They want to provide the best plant-based, super-food enhanced, all-natural hemp products for pets. With their commitment to quality it’s no surprise that their products come with great reviews and consistent results.

Holistapet’s CBD oil is formulated to be safe for all pets—meaning it will be safe for you dog of any size and any breed. You can specify what potency you need, for dogs ranging from under 20 lbs. to over 160 lbs. Their product is full-spectrum but with under 1% THC, meaning you get all of the entourage effect of cannabinoids, flavonoids, and terpenes, without any of the psychoactive effects we want to avoid in our pets.

Beyond simply using organic hemp, Holistapet manufactures their oil to very high standards. They have only 100% natural ingredients, with no additives or preservatives. Their products are non GMO, non dairy, and gluten free. That’s important because our dogs’ bodies are so different from ours that they can’t eat many things that we do. But our furry friends rely on us to be the gatekeepers for their bodies. We need to keep an eye out for keeping harmful things out of their diet, and Holistapet helps us by keeping an eye on their products.

To back up their quality ingredients and careful production, Holistapet offers a number of benefits to us, the consumer. They offer free shipping, third-party lab tests, and even a 30-day money-back guarantee.

CBDfx: Best Value

One of the first things that stuck out to us when we looked at the pet products for CBDfx was the flavor. Most of the other oils we looked at for dogs were unflavored, and the treats we saw often had non-meat flavors. And not that there’s anything wrong with peanut butter or blueberry, but CBDfx uses chicken and bacon flavors. Dogs in our unofficial testing have preferred bacon to nearly everything else.

But they offer more than just flavor, though. Their products are organic and non-GMO. They’re made to human standards, and vegan. That means you don’t have to worry about spoilage or any dip in quality. These Dog tinctures are made good enough for us, which can’t be said of a lot of dog foods or treats.

CBDfx also has doctor reviews of all their products, including their pet supplements. We took the time to read a quick note from Dr. Kevin Raymond, a veterinarian doctor who looks at their products. That’s a value, all by itself, to know that a vet is looking over and reviewing all the products you might buy from CBDfx.

The last thing that pushed CBDfx into Best Value was their 60 day money back guarantee, double what we saw from other products. That extra time can make the difference in whether you decide a product is right for you and your pet. Especially if you’re purchasing more than one bottle of oil to get the savings, you will want some extra time to evaluate it.

Royal CBD: Most Sustainable

Many factors go into what makes a product sustainable. We looked at both how the CBD oil is sourced, and then we looked at how it’s produced.

At Royal CBD, they’re dedicated to only using the highest quality hemp product. Much of their hemp comes from farms in California, not from some shadowy location overseas. And all of their hemp is all-natural, non-GMO, and organic. By only using that kind of hemp product, Royal is ensures that they’re not using hemp that is grown on corporate farms that use up the land or resources around them.

The next step in sustainability is how the company actually produces their supplement. In this case, Royal CBD uses a process called CO2 extraction to get the cannabinoids from the hemp. CO2 extraction doesn’t use any harsh chemicals or heavy metals in getting the valuable compounds out of the plant. That means sustainability for two reasons. The first is that as standards change upward, Royal CBD will always be ahead of the game. Sometimes being sustainable means staying in business as quality controls or laws become more strict. Royal CBD is already using top-notch practices.

Their CO2 extraction also means environmental sustainability. With other extraction methods, there is potentially toxic waste. With the method that Royal CBD uses, the only byproduct is your product: quality CBD for your canine.

Conclusion

We found a number of reasons to help your dog with CBD oil. And we also found a number of reasons to pick a company to purchase from. Because every person and every pet is different, we decided to include all the Bests we found on our list. If you still have questions, we included a section below about different things CBD can help your pet with, as well as an FAQ section.

Common Ailments CBD Can Help With

In our research for CBD products for dogs, we came across a lot of studies and stories about what CBD can do for your pet. We included the different things here so you can see if your dog can benefit from CBD supplements.

FAQs