Okoa Pet’s CBD Dog Chews Help Calm Anxious Pets

Okoa Pet, an animal health company based in Boulder, CO, announces its “Hush Puppy” Calming Soft Chews, which contain CBD, are an effective option for calming pets.

“Cannabidiol or CBD enhances the calming neurotransmitter serotonin responsible for the ‘chill’ effect to help dogs cope with loud noises, travel, and new events, like when company comes over,” said Dr. Robert Silver, Veterinary Science Officer for Okoa Pet.

“Broad spectrum hemp extract provides the health benefits from the synergy of the active constituents in the whole plant to safely and effectively calm an anxious dog,” said Silver, who formulated the CBD chews which 86 percent of pet parents in an observational survey found beneficial.

Not all hemp is the same. CBD Isolate is 99.7 percent pure CBD and less expensive than hemp extracts that contain the whole plant. But you need more to have a beneficial effect so you may not be saving money. Full Spectrum CBD extracts come from the whole plant giving you additional cannabinoids. However, full spectrum includes a small amount of THC, which can be toxic to dogs.

Broad spectrum CBD contains the health benefits of the full hemp plant but without the THC. Broad spectrum is considered an excellent choice for dogs by providing a more effective product than isolate alone, while avoiding the risk of possible adverse reactions to THC.

Okoa Pet chews also contain tryptophan, an amino acid found in turkey; choline, which supports brain function and regulates a healthy nervous system; and German chamomile, an herb commonly used to calm people and their pets.