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Hemp is an amazing plant and one that has been used for thousands of years. It is primarily used today in the production of textiles and hemp oil.
Many of us have never heard of hemp oil, let alone considered it as a nutritional supplement.
What is it? What benefits does it have? Is it okay for my dog to take?
Let’s take a closer look….
Hemp oil is made from fast-growing varieties of Cannabis sativa plant. Its seeds are harvested then pressed to extract the oils.
Hemp oil is not to be confused with hash oil. Hemp oil is produced from varieties of Cannabis sativa that do not contain much THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). THC is highly toxic to dogs and can cause a myriad of life-threatening problems.
Commercially available hemp oil is often regulated to allow THC levels to about 5 ppm. In Canada, for example, the legal limit for THC in foodstuffs is 10 ppm. Some countries do not regulate THC in foodstuffs and it can reach around 25 ppm in hemp oil.
In comparison, hash oil typically contains between 30,000-300,000 ppm THC.
Hemp oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. The wonderful thing about hemp oil is its unique balance of omegas. The omega-6 to omega-3 ratio found in it is at 3:1.
It contains an almost ideal ratio for dogs, as they need a ratio of around 5:1.
80% of the oil is essential fatty acids, including linoleic acid (an omega-6) and ALA (an omega-3).
It is well known that omega-3 fatty acids help dogs maintain healthy skin. Hemp oil, as an excellent source of omega-3’s, can help your dog maintain a shiny, healthy coat.
Does your dog have dry, itchy skin?
Dull, dry and brittle haircoats are often found in cases where there is a deficiency of linoleic acid in the skin. Veterinarians have found that some of these cases respond to omega fatty acid supplementation, especially those containing linoleic acid, like hemp oil. Linoleic acid helps the skin to maintain its barrier function, keeping moisture in.
If your dog suffers from skin conditions and allergies, such as atopic dermatitis, an omega-3 rich hemp oil supplement can be beneficial. These dogs are often in a high state of inflammation and hemp oil can help decrease their overall level of inflammation.
Hemp and hash oil have been used as an alternative, natural seizure control medication in humans with some success. While it is not used as widely in veterinary medicine, some pet owners and holistic veterinarians say that it can help as a part of a wider anti-seizure treatment plan.
While most commercial hemp seed oil does not contain high levels of THC, some experts argue that the brain can make its own cannabinoids from the LA and ALA fatty acids found in hemp seed oil. This, combined with the small amount of THC and CBD in hemp oil, could explain why some dogs stop having seizures while taking hemp seed oil.
With our oceans in trouble from pollution, climate change and over-fishing, hemp oil is a more sustainable source of omega fatty acids. Hemp grows in a variety of climates and its production is renewable, leaving a small footprint. Hemp oil is also a great choice for people who want to include their pets in their green, vegan or vegetarian dietary lifestyle.
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