Hemp Oil – An Amazing Source of Omega 3 and 6

PawsomeApril 23, 2019The benefits of natural ingredients

Most of us know that we need a source of omega 3’s and 6’s in our diet and our usual “go to” supplement would be fish/krill oil, but did you know that hemp seed oil is just as potent in these essential fatty acids?

Humans usually get plenty of omega 6 in their diet through cooking oils and nuts, dogs do not get the same amounts.
Bountiful benefits
Omega 6 contains Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) which helps keeping allergies, arthritis, digestive issues, diabetes and cancer at bay. Even though dogs can synthesize GLA themselves, healthy dogs have been found to have deficiencies.

Hemp oil contains …Read More

Hemp for dogs: Should you use it?

PawsomeAugust 13, 2017The benefits of natural ingredients

Is your dog missing out on a great superfood? You might be thinking, “Hemp is a variety of cannabis, I’m not giving that to my dog!” If you are, it would be too bad because hemp has many health promoting properties nearly every dog could use!
Why I Think You Should Give Your Dog Hemp
Hemp is one of our oldest and most versatile plants, dating back to the 28th century BC. Today, hemp is used in foods and even textiles, but we’re most interested in the hemp seed and the oil it produces.

Unlike fish oil, hemp seed oil contains the perfect ratio of Omega-6 (linoleum acid) to Omega-3 (alpha linolenic acid) fatty acids. These are essential …Read More