CBD Regulations for Pets with Hernando Umana on Your Natural Dog Podcast
While hemp is federally legal, there is still a lot of confusion regarding the legality and regulation of CBD for pets. With terms like “CBD”, “Cannabis”, “Full Spectrum Hemp”, “Broad Spectrum Hemp”, and more, it can be difficult for pet parents to know what to look for in a CBD for pets product. In this episode of Your Natural Dog, we’re joined by Hernando Umana, CBD expert and certified in Cannabis Science and Medicine. Hernando joins us to discuss the legalities and regulations of CBD for pets, and what to know before talking to your veterinarian or finding a product for your pet.
Episode Recap:
- How CBD helped Hernando & Blanche
- Hemp is federally legal, Cannabis is more complicated
- Hemp vs Cannabis vs Marijuana
- State Restrictions on CBD & Hemp
- Veterinary Board Restrictions
- Importance of COAs & Third Party Testing
- CBD Companies & Dishonest Practices
- Can I talk to my Veterinarian about Hemp?
Episode Resources:
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About Angela Ardolino
Angela Ardolino, a certified cannabis and fungi clinician, brings over 20 years of expertise to the field of holistic pet wellness. As a graduate of the inaugural Medical Cannabis for Therapeutic Use program at the University of Vermont School of Medicine, she is a passionate advocate for safe, natural, and ethically-grown whole plant and fungi medicine tailored for pets.
Committed to the highest standards, Angela continues to educate and inspire pet parents through her popular podcast, Your Natural Dog, where she hosts experts to discuss holistic pet care, natural remedies, nutrition, and training. Follow Angela Ardolino on her website, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay updated on her mission to educate and empower pet parents everywhere.
About Hernando Umana
Father of senior Shih Tzu Blanche, and senior rescue Linda, Hernando Umana is co-owner of , as well as a Broadway performer in New York City. Despite his confidence and talent, Hernando found himself struggling with stress and anxiety after graduation. In a profession where anxiety is absolutely crippling, he wasn’t getting the kind of work he knew he should be getting. He did not want to turn to toxic medications and was searching for a way to treat his anxiety without scary side effects. Angela Ardolino, owner of , introduced Hernando to the amazing benefits of CBD, both for his own anxiety and his pups. That’s when he learned the amazing power of Cannabis medicine, for us and our pets.
Four years after being introduced to CBD, Hernando had graduated from Dr. Sulak’s Healer Cannabis Dosage Protocols and Methodologies, as well as University of Vermont’s Cannabis Science and Medicine program. Thanks to CBD, he has also opened two first national tours, been on Broadway, worked with Cyndi Lauper, Brendan Urie, Andrew Loyd Webber, and many others. And now – Hernando is Co-Owner of his own full spectrum hemp extract for dogs company. Hernando works tirelessly to share the benefits of CBD with pet parents across the country. CBD was life-changing for him and his dogs, and he could not be happier to be in a business doing something he loves so much that helps dogs like Blanche and Linda live a happy, stress-free life.