THE SCIENCE — SAFETY

These resources will walk you through the basic science of how and why our products work for animals. Our team here at Dr.Hempdog has helped thousands of animals throughout the years, so we are proud to add our wisdom to these articles, alongside the science, research, and clinical trials to back it up. Each article is typically a 2-5 minute read (though some are a bit longer), and contains all the appropriate links to everything you'd want to know about cannabinoids.

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USING CBD AND OTHER CANNABINOIDS TO HELP YOUR DOG NAVIGATE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS (AND OTHER STRATEGIES) FOR 2025

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· Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated June 28, 2025 · Originally published June 21, 2021

USING CBD AND OTHER CANNABINOIDS TO HELP YOUR DOG NAVIGATE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS (AND OTHER STRATEGIES) FOR 2025

Studies show that over 50% of all dogs have a fear of fireworks, and with practically 100% of neighborhoods in the United States celebrating the Fourth of July, chances are this may be an issue in your household. While avoiding fireworks may be difficult, there are numerous things you can do to reduce the stress your dog may feel around firework sounds/vibrations, so we’ve compiled all of our best information and wisdom here as a convenient resource.5-Minute Read

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OUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFULLY DOSING CBD PRODUCTS FOR DOGS

2-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated June 17, 2025 · Originally published June 17, 2021

We can’t stress this enough: even if you use the best CBD product in the world, it’ll only function properly if you give your dog the right dose. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about dosing successfully with CBD products.

For those looking for a quick reference, you can follow the simple steps included in this article to figure out how much of our product to use.

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IS CBD SAFE FOR DOGS? HERE'S THE SCIENCE SHOWING HOW SAFE IT IS WHEN USED PROPERLY

3-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated July 13, 2025 · Originally published July 02, 2017

We all want to keep our dogs safe, so it’s normal to be cautious when looking into new foods, supplements, or other such products to give them. Fortunately, studies clearly show that high-quality CBD products are safe for animals, and furthermore, that they can be extremely helpful in assisting dogs suffering from many conditions.

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HOW TO EASILY FIND, UNDERSTAND & COMPARE A CBD COMPANY’S LAB WORK aka CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS

3-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated October 20, 2024 · Originally published January 20, 2017

If you’re using a CBD product for your dog and you’ve never looked at its lab work, you’re doing yourself a disservice. Lab work (AKA a Certificate of Analysis, or COA) can tell you everything you need to know about how effective and safe a product is. At first glance, COAs may seem overwhelming, but we’ll show you how you can easily read them to learn everything you need to know about the product in a matter of minutes.

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THE SCIENCE — SAFETY