True Leaf True Hemp Pet Chews Review
True Leaf True Hemp Pet Chews are hemp-based functional dog chews that are meant to provide joint, calming and antioxidant support for dogs. This is our review.
What are True Hemp Pet Chews?
True Leaf True Hemp Pet Chews are hemp-based functional dog chews that are meant to provide joint, calming and antioxidant support for dogs. These treats come in resealable packets, allowing you to maintain freshness, which ultimately controls how effective these chews are at keeping their promises.
The line of pet chews was only just publicized and released in March 2016, making it a relatively new product still. The company currently is only able to distribute to locations in Canada. However, the products will soon be available for purchase by United States residents. They have already been available for Canadian buyers since the end of 2015.
True Leaf Products
There are three different styles of the pet chews. Each one helps your dog’s physical and mental capabilities in different ways.
TrueCalm
TrueCalm pet chews are designed to help your dog handle stress and anxiety, which is common when he is separated from the family, enduring a thunderstorm, or briefly started. The blend is safe for sensitive dogs, helping to keep your pup from getting too scared and having an accident or panicking.
TrueSpirit
TrueSpirit is designed for older dogs, who have a completely different set of ailments from when they were just a puppy. Older dogs experience joint pain and inflammation, making them want to avoid walking all together from the pressure and pain they go through for it. However, this pet chew allows him to gain relief from those conditions, helping him to stay mobile through his senior years.
TrueLove
TrueLove pet chews are power-packed with antioxidants and rich in natural-source omega fatty acids. Basically, these chews are designed to prevent damage in the cells, which leads to a long and happy life with your pampered pooch.
How True Hemp Pet Chews Work?
The main ingredient in these chews is Cannabis Sativa, which has a dose of about 500mg in each pet chew. A serving of the chew is only one piece, meaning that they don’t need to exceed that amount to get all the benefits.
However, to get the specified benefits listed under each chew, there are certain active ingredients that play a large part.
TrueCalm consists of L-Theanine (25mg) and a group of calming herbs (25mg), which includes Chamomile, Valerian, Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Hops & Green Tea. All of these ingredients are already known for their healing properties in humans.
TrueSpirit consists of Glucosamine HCL (250mg) and Turcuminoids (15mg). Both of these ingredients help to fight the swelling that causes joint pain.
TrueLove consists of DHA (30mg) and Polyphenols (25mg), which comes from Green Tea, Pomegranate & Blueberry Extracts. All of these ingredients are known for their benefits in eliminating harmful toxins and building up your brain’s circuitry.
Why Use Hemp for Healing?
As explained by the company’s website, this pet chew is part of the same plant that creates marijuana, but the two products are vastly different. The main difference is the THC level. Marijuana is able to have high levels of THC, making it psychoactive. However, hemp’s THC level is fairly low, which makes it safe for any dog to consume.
Hemp has a lot of benefits for pets, especially ones that deal with constant pain and anxiety. Some of the benefits are that it:
- Contains omega fatty acids
- Has anti-inflammatory properties
- Supports the body's ability to enhance circulation and stimulate cognitive development
- May help thicken fur texture, moisturize skin and lessen shedding
To make each of these chews, hemp seed oil is used, which means that the product has no psychoactive properties. Essentially, the product takes all relaxation properties of marijuana, but removes the potential for a “high” for your pet.
There is no indication on the website if there is a certain amount of the chews that should be consumed by your pet. It is safe to assume that you can give your pup this treat in the same way you give him any other pet chew. The only real reason to limit his intake is to prevent his stomach from getting sick over too many treats.
Pricing for True Hemp Pet Chews
Right now, you can only buy these treats for your dog if you go through True Leaf’s Canadian store. That being said, each pack of chews is only $14.99.
About True Leaf
True Leaf is the company that makes these pet chews available for consumers. True Leaf was founded in 2013, and became a ‘Licensed Producer’ applicant in Canada’s Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. Just a few short years later, they already expanded their client base to pets as well.
The team of professionals at True Leaf are dedicated to creating a science-based formula that is both delicious and safe for your pet. By creating supplements with hemp, you are able to avoid filling your puppy’s stomach and bloodstream with convention medicine, which can cause a bad or potentially fatal reaction. You simply do not have these risks with the hemp treats.
Conclusion
While the United States has not yet released this treat, it is a smart and simple way to help your pet lead a less painful life. Luckily, the treat is due to be released in the United States by the springtime of 2016. The low THC levels make it safe for your pup to consume, allowing them to feel relaxed without the risk of becoming “high.”
