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CBD,
or cannabidiol, is a chemical found in the marijuana plant, and many people
believe it has medicinal benefits. CBD has recently become readily available in
states with medical marijuana laws—and now some companies are putting it in dog
treats.
CBD has no psychoactive effects, so dogs that take CBD don't get
high. But pet owners say that it eases anxiety and helps with the symptoms of
cancer and epilepsy.
"Dogs take it for things like hip dysplasia,
mobility pain, and aging," says Julianna Carella, founder of the company
Treatibles.
"I’ve been surprised how many people around here know about
it," says Heidi Hill, who is the owner of the Holistic Hound pet store in
Berkeley, California, which sells CBD dog treats.
Since the federal
government still considers marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances
Act, these companies operate with some legal uncertainty.
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