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CBD & Aging Pets: How to Support Senior Dogs & Cats Naturally
As pets grow older, they face challenges like joint stiffness, reduced mobility, anxiety, and digestive issues . While aging is natural,...
Feb 252 min read

Understanding the Endocannabinoid System in Pets: Why CBD Works
CBD has gained popularity among pet owners, but many still wonder why it works. The answer lies in a biological system that all mammals...
Feb 251 min read

Can I Give My Pet CBD Every Day? Understanding Long-Term Use
As pet parents, we want to make the best choices for our furry companions, especially when it comes to their health. If you’ve introduced...
Feb 252 min read

Talking CBD with Your Veterinarian: A Veterinary Assistant’s Perspective
As a Veterinary Assistant, my priority is always the health and well-being of our patients. I love connecting with pet parents and...
Oct 24, 20242 min read

Understanding CBD and THC: What Pet Owners Need to Know
CBD has been all the rage in recent years, especially after the 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized hemp. But what exactly is CBD, and...
Oct 24, 20242 min read

The Complex World of Cannabis Policies: What It Means for Veterinary Medicine
When it comes to cannabis, state and federal policies often don’t align, creating a confusing and challenging landscape for its...
Oct 24, 20242 min read

Why Keeping a Patient Journal is Essential for Cannabis Therapy
Hello everyone! You might be wondering what kind of journal we’re talking about today. Is it a manifestation journal? A goal journal? A...
Oct 24, 20242 min read

How to Choose the Right Cannabis Product for Pets
“ What do you think about this? ” It’s a question we hear all the time in the veterinary space. Pet parents rely on us to provide...
Oct 24, 20242 min read

Understanding Fear in Dogs: A Path to Compassion and Healing
Let’s begin with a simple visual exercise: picture yourself in a dog’s position. You’re backed into a kennel, terrified and confused....
Oct 23, 20242 min read

Celebrating Spock: Six Months Seizure-Free with Full-Spectrum Hemp
At Hippie Hounds, we’ve had the privilege of helping countless dogs with conditions ranging from cancer to chronic pain. We’re proud to...
Oct 23, 20242 min read

Product Testing and Safety: Why It Matters for Your Pet
I talk to everyone I can about product testing and safety. The cannabis industry is often referred to as the " Wild, Wild West ," and...
Oct 23, 20242 min read

What you Water Will Grow- Hippie Hounds’ 2022 Journey
We are thrilled to see Hippie Hounds continue to grow and thrive! 2022 is shaping up to be an exciting year for us, and we’re eager to...
Oct 23, 20241 min read

The Role of THC in Veterinary Medicine
“ Around the five- or six-month mark, the oral cancer started to get so large that it took up his entire face, ” says Dr. Hazzah. “ The...
Oct 23, 20243 min read

Managing Pet Anxiety: Medications, Myths, and Misuse
In the veterinary world, requests for refilling pet prescriptions—like Alprazolam ( commonly known as Xanax )—are fairly common. But when...
Oct 23, 20242 min read

How do I Talk to My Vet About Cannabis?
Discussing cannabis options, such as CBD or hemp products, with your veterinarian can feel a bit tricky. There are still varying opinions...
Oct 23, 20242 min read

Synergistic Medicine: Why CBD Isolate Isn’t Enough
When it comes to cannabis-based medicine, the key lies in its synergy. This means that the plant’s components—cannabinoids, terpenoids,...
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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