An Expert’s Breakdown – Dogster

Quality: 4.5/5

Packaging: 3.5/5

Palatability: 5/5

Efficacy: 5/5

One of the fastest-growing industries in the United States today is CBD, formerly known as cannabidiol. This popular compound from the Cannabis plant has been shown to produce positive health outcomes for both humans and animals. Although more research is needed to understand the full scope of CBD’s benefits, what we do know is it can have both calming and pain-relieving effects on the user. Unfortunately, the explosion of the CBD market has led to unscrupulous companies exploiting consumer needs by selling untested and unsafe CBD products. This is where New York-based Penguin Wellness sought to change the game.

Penguin founder Deep Patel was no ordinary 20-year-old. Born and raised in poverty-stricken Macon, GA, he grew up with an entrepreneurial heart. While still a kid, Patel became an accomplished seller on eBay, and went on to publish a book on business success. The book was a hit and led to Patel becoming a consultant for up-and-coming startups, but the kid from Macon wanted more. And creating a safe and effective CBD product soon became his number one goal.

At a Glance: What We Received

About Penguin

Who Makes Penguin CBD Products and Where Are They Produced?

Penguin founder Deep Patel discovered CBD relieved his insomnia, but worried about impurities and harmful chemicals in the products he saw on the market. That’s why he started his brand in 2019 with the mission to make a better CBD. The company started out making their better, safer CBD products using organic hemp sourced from Oregon. By using only GMO- and pesticide-free Cannabis plants, performing the CBD extraction process through state-of-the-art techniques, and obtaining third-party testing reports on every batch, Penguin has become a trusted brand for CBD products. But they didn’t leave out our furry friends. Penguin offers CBD oil and treats for both dogs and cats, made to the same high standards as their human line of products.

Which Types of Dogs is Penguin Best Suited For?

Penguin CBD products for dogs have proven effective to reduce symptoms of anxiety, just as it does in people. This makes it a great tool for helping new dogs in the home to acclimate more smoothly, and is helpful for dogs with separation anxiety, noise phobias, or fear when visiting the vet or groomer.

In addition to its calming effect, CBD can ease chronic joint pain or other types of physical discomfort by reducing pain signals to the brain. This makes it a great supplement for senior dogs with arthritis, as well as dogs with musculoskeletal disorders or previous injuries. It is important before starting a CBD regimen with your pet, however, to have them examined by a veterinarian and discuss all current medications, as CBD can interact with certain prescriptions your dog may already be taking.

Key Features

The most important aspect of choosing a CBD product for yourself or your pet is finding one with quality ingredients and no unnecessary additives. In addition, accurate labeling must be present, stating all ingredients as well as the concentration of CBD within that formulation. These things all influence the safety and efficacy of your chosen CBD product.

Quality

Penguin uses only the highest quality organic hemp sourced directly from Oregon. The Cannabis used to obtain the CBD for Penguin’s products is both GMO- and pesticide-free. In addition, only state-of-the-art equipment is used for the CBD extraction process to ensure the purity of the final product. There are no harmful chemicals and nothing synthetic added. And to achieve full transparency, the brand publishes their third-party testing reports on their website, so you can analyze the components for yourself.

Options

Penguin offers two different forms of quality CBD for dogs. The first is CBD oil, in 150 mg or 300 mg strength bottles, both of which are chicken flavored. The other form of CBD available for dogs is their sweet potato-flavored treats, with molasses as a natural sweetener. Each treat contains 10 mg of CBD.

Administration

Penguin’s 10-mg CBD dog treats are the easiest to administer of the product options. Most dogs will view them as a tasty treat and readily eat them. The tub label suggests a recommended dosage of 1-2 treats a day but indicates you should consult with your veterinarian first to determine how much your pup should get.

The dog CBD oil by Penguin comes in a glass bottle with a measured dropper for drawing up the liquid and squirting either directly in your dog’s mouth or onto their food.  Just as with the sweet potato treats, the label advises consulting with your vet on an appropriate dosage for your dog but suggests starting with one dropper full and adjusting from there. If you have a small dog, there is a 150-mg strength bottle, but if you have a larger dog, you should probably choose the 300-mg strength bottle.

Efficacy

While proof of efficacy in your dog may be subtle, you should be able to notice signs of improvement within 2-3 weeks of use, although the longer your pet is on it, the better it works. Both the CBD oil and treats should produce positive outcomes for both mood and mobility.

Penguin Dog CBD Product Reviews

1. Dog CBD Oil

This CBD oil conveniently comes in two strengths – 150 mg or 300 mg per bottle. The glass dropper is marked in increments of 0.25 ml, 0.5 ml, 0.75 ml, and 1 ml, but unfortunately, we found these markings very hard to see. Furthermore, the rubber bulb on the end of the dropper seems to be too small to allow a full 1 ml to be drawn up into the pipette, so close attention is needed to see that you are administering the desired amount. Aside from this, the oil version is your best option for adjusting the dosage over time, or for administering to very small dogs as you could give them as little as 1-2 drops.