CBD in General

CBD, in itself, is just one out of over a hundred different cannabinoids that are in a hemp plant. Out of all the cannabinoids that we know of that are in the hemp plant the two most popular ones are CBD and THC. Although they are both cannabinoids and come from the same source, they have very different effects on the human brain. THC causes obvious psychoactive effects that induce a pretty powerful high, and CBD has the potential to inhibit the endocannabinoid system’s receptors from sending and receiving information. One will directly affect the brain, and the other will be able to persuade the brain to act in a different way. Both are potentially harmful and potentially beneficial.

THC and Dogs

Many of the more ignorant stoners believe that it is funny to blow marijuana smoke into their dog or cat’s face and get them stoned. It is understandably acceptable if you don’t know the facts about how THC can be toxic to animals. Although a tiny amount of THC is most likely harmless for animals, different animals will have different tolerances to toxins that they bring into their bodies. The bottom line is that THC is really bad for dogs and cats because it is a toxin for them. It may not seem like you are exposing them to very much if you get them high, but most dogs and cats are much smaller than humans, so a little to you might be a lot to them.

Full-Spectrum CBD Products

Now that you have a general understanding of CBD, THC, and how THC can affect animals, it is time to take a look at full-spectrum CBD products. 

When a hemp extract is a full-spectrum extract it means that the extract contains the full spectrum of the hemp plant. As we mentioned earlier, CBD and THC are only a couple of over 100 other cannabinoids that are part of the hemp plant. On top of cannabinoids, there are a plethora of terpenes and flavonoids that are there as well. All of these compounds together make up the entire essence of the hemp plant. When you pull that essence out and put it into a tincture or oil you have the full spectrum of all of the elements including a small amount of THC. Since the legal amount of THC that is allowed in a hemp plant is 3% or lower, full-spectrum hemp products will have a maximum of 3% THC content. Although this is a very tiny amount, it is still present.

Broad-Spectrum CBD Products

Now broad-spectrum hemp extracts are a little bit different in the way that they are processed. With this type of extract, everything is still intact, except for the presence of THC. the main difference between a broad spectrum extract and a full spectrum extract is that during the process all traces of THC are removed. The end result is having a broad spectrum of the hemp plant available in the extract. No THC whatsoever.

Which is Better for Dogs?

Since many people believe in the entourage effect that brings all of the cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids together in a way that provides a more robust effect of the product it is arguable that leaving the THC intact will have a better effect on the dog or person that uses it. However, knowing that THC can be very toxic for animals it is more arguable that for the safety of the animal it is better to not have any THC at all.

The best way to answer the question according to the needs of your own dog would be to call the veterinarian’s office and get a professional opinion. All dogs are different and what might be good for one, could actually harm the other.

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Look For Third-Party Lab Results

It is easy for any CBD company to post their own opinion about what is or is not in their CBD products on their own website. However, if there are results from respected third-party labs posted on their website you can determine the quality of their products by looking over what the laboratory tests had to say. Companies that are not afraid to show what all is in their products will have a qualified, third-party lab, test all of their products to show what kind of toxins are present, how high the cannabinoid percentage is, the THC & CBD levels, and many other important factors that can affect the quality of the product.

Look For a Money-Back Guarantee

A company that has confidence in its products will provide a reasonable money-back guarantee for all of its customers. Keep in mind that businesses do have to protect themselves from scammers and other criminals, but if they offer a guarantee of their products it is a good sign that they believe in what they have to offer. If you go to a website that says all sales are final, and that there are no returns if you are not satisfied, you may as well save yourself a bunch of headaches and look elsewhere for your products.

Look For Third-Party Reviews

Although not all review sites are completely honest about every review that is left on them, if you find a bunch of bad reviews on your prospective CBD source, you may want to look elsewhere. Just about any online store will have an overwhelming amount of positive reviews from happy customers. This is because they have access to their own website and have control of what reviews will be published on it. If you scour the internet for reviews about the online store that you want to buy from you can get a good idea of whether or not they are an acceptable source for your CBD products by looking for reviews on websites that are not attached to the store.

Be Cautious

There is no need to be overly paranoid when you shop for CBD online. There are plenty of respected vendors that will always do their best to ensure that their customers are taken care of. However, look for red flags when you shop online. If you don’t see any third-party lab results, or can’t find a money-back guarantee, and there are lots of bad reviews about the company you intend to buy from, do yourself a favor and look somewhere else before you part with your hard-earned money.

Choose Industry Leaders

Since you are going to be putting CBD into your body and have an expectation that it is going to be beneficial to you, it is best to make sure that where you get your products is a respected, safe place. High Falls Hemp NY is a leader in the hemp industry and has one of the greatest hemp farms in NY. You can’t go wrong when you purchase your CBD products from a company that is passionate about hemp farming and strives to bring the highest quality products to the customers that they serve. Each and every hemp plant that is grown at High Falls Hemp is planted and cultivated with love so that from the seed of the plant to the soul of the person who benefits from it are part of the care and compassion that goes into every step of the way. 

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