This archived announcement introduced Formula Swiss pet CBD oils in organic hemp seed oil. It described work by our R&D team with veterinarians and other experts on the development of the range.
Hemp seed oil is the nutty, flavourful oil that comes from the raw seeds of the hemp plant. Hemp seed oil contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and is used in food and cosmetic formulations. It should not be confused with protein-rich hemp seeds or hemp protein powder: pressing the oil separates it from the seed components that supply protein.
The launch associated hemp seed oil with skin regeneration, lower cholesterol and other benefits for pets, but did not provide product-specific clinical evidence for those claims. The presence of a particular carrier oil does not itself establish such outcomes in cats, dogs or horses. Our blog offers background on hemp seed oil.
The announcement also promised a visible skin effect in less than 2 weeks. That timeframe should not be treated as a guaranteed result. For decisions about an animal’s health, discuss appropriate options with a veterinarian; this is also the advice in the US FDA’s guidance on cannabis products marketed for pets.
New design profile and concentrations
The historical range introduced blue labels and product boxes, with 3% (300 mg) and 5% (500 mg) concentrations. The launch associated the 3% version with cats and smaller dogs weighing less than 10 kilograms, and the 5% version with larger dogs and horses. Those groupings record how the range was presented; they are not validated species- or weight-based treatment recommendations. Concentration alone does not specify a dose or establish suitability for an individual animal.
We described organic hemp seed oil as more expensive to produce than organic olive oil, but announced the same introductory prices as the olive oil range to encourage customers to try the new products.
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