The science

What's in the jar, and why

Real doses, independent lab tests, and research we can point to. This page is everything we'd want to know before feeding our own dogs something new.

Three rules we never break

Tested by independent labs

Every batch goes to an accredited third-party lab. The results are published below, not filed away.

Real doses, disclosed

5mg of hemp extract per chew, stated plainly. No vague blends, no mystery amounts.

Guided by published research

We cite university studies by name and quote researchers accurately, cautious parts included.

Ingredient directory

Every ingredient, explained

The full label, nothing hidden. Filter by what matters to your dog.

Hemp Oil

Michigan Hemp Extract

Active ingredient

5mg per chew

Organically grown in Michigan. Supports joint comfort and everyday calm as part of a daily routine.

Studied at Cornell University (Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2018); a 2023 systematic review found hemp-derived extracts well-tolerated in dogs.

Turmeric

Turmeric

Organic

Natural support for joint comfort and a healthy inflammatory response. Paired with cinnamon in our comfort stack.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon

Organic

Works alongside turmeric to support a healthy inflammatory response, and dogs like the taste.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin

Whole food

Fiber-rich prebiotic that supports healthy digestion and gut balance.

Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Powder

Organic

The flavor dogs beg for, plus plant protein. Palatability is half the battle with any supplement.

Olive Oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Organic

Healthy fats that support coat health and help the body absorb the active ingredients.

Oat Flour

Organic base

A gentle, wheat-free base for the chew. No corn, no soy, no fillers doing the job flour should.

Cage-Free Egg Whites

Organic

Clean protein that helps bind each chew without artificial binders.

Brewers Yeast

Whole food

A B-vitamin source dogs love the taste of, long used in pet nutrition.

What veterinary research says

“Joint comfort and mobility is the area where CBD has the most veterinary research behind it.”

— Dr. Terry Fossum, DVM, DACVS

“There seems to be a place for hemp products in the treatment of osteoarthritis.”

— Dr. Joseph Wakshlag, DVM, PhD, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

“Overall, what we found seems very promising.”

— Dr. Stephanie McGrath, DVM, DACVIM, Colorado State University, on her canine CBD clinical trials

Backed by Published Research3rd-Party Lab Tested

Lab results

Every batch, tested and published

Third-party results for the batch in your jar. New batches get posted here as they're tested.

Batch Tested Lab CBD per chew THC Report
DT05PB0824 Sep 2024 SC Laboratories (ISO 17025) 4.79mg ND (none detected) View COA

How to read a Certificate of Analysis: check that the CBD content is close to the label claim, that THC shows ND (none detected), and that the lab is independent and accredited. If a brand can't show you this document, that tells you something too.

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