Chews, biscuits and balms infused with CBD are popping up from dozens of different companies, so how do you know what’s best? We polled retailers for their favorites, and discovered that customers want the same thing you do: options. Stock up on edibles and topicals at a variety of price points.
BY Michelle Lange
Mary’s Buddy Balm | Mary’s Whole Pet
KEY FEATURES: A balm with 75mg of activated hemp extract to address a variety of skin problems including dry skin, cracked paws, hot spots and surface wounds.
SALES TIP: Remember the 3 Es: The balm creates a calming effect, it’s easy to use, and it’s blended with essential oils.
maryswholepet.com | (719) 347-5400
Hemp Oil Ready Packs | Treatibles
KEY FEATURES: Ten pocket-sized servings of organic, full-spectrum hemp oil in convenient, on-the-go doses.
SALES TIP: Forget measuring, these are controlled and consistent doses in 2mg hits for cats and 5mg for medium and large dogs.
treatibles.com | (707) 992-0854
CBD Hemp Oil Edibites | Pet Releaf
KEY FEATURES: TA CBD superfood smoothie and immune system turbo boost with flavors for both dogs and cats.
SALES TIP: Distributed only to independent retailers — never big box stores or large online retailers — with real-live humans who can answer your CBD questions.
petreleaf.com | (844) 646-1646
Fur Baby Fix | Green Helix
KEY FEATURES: An all-natural, proprietary infusion loaded in a syringe and designed to reduce anxiety and manage pain and inflammation
SALES TIP: Easy squeezy: Add the chicken-flavored sauce to a bowl of food for a stress-free application.
greenhelix.com | (877) 874-3549
Pet Tinctures | Veritas Farms
KEY FEATURES: Pharmacist-formulated pet tinctures that contain first-cut, full-spectrum hemp oil to help dogs and cats with mobility, pain management and stress relief.
SALES TIP: Yum, yum, treat dogs and cats to bacon and tuna flavored hemp oil.
theveritasfarms.com | (833) 691-4367
Phytocannabinoid-Rich Hemp & Mushroom Bites | Holistic Hound
KEY FEATURES: These pasture-raised chicken bites include mushroom-based antioxidants, organic and full-spectrum hemp oil, plus CBD.
SALES TIP: A powerhouse snack for immune support, anxiety relief and reduced inflammation.
holistichound.com | (510) 843-2133
5mg Soft Chews | Super Snouts
KEY FEATURES: Nano-sized, water soluble CBD chews offer a greater absorption rate than tinctures and come in a six-pack tube or a 30-count jar.
SALES TIP: Products will stay on the shelves if ill-informed authorities come knocking: The label highlights phytocannabinoids rather than CBD.
supersnoutshempcompany.com | (775) 683-9047
Full-Spectrum Hemp Soft Chews | Green Coast Pet
KEY FEATURES: These whitefish flavored, cold-extruded soft chews include active ingredients in their raw formats — not cooked or degraded by heat.
SALES TIP: Not just for cats, the all-natural treats come in peanut butter flavor for dogs, too.
greencoastpet.com