Our lives in Colorado began together. While stuck in a New York City cubicle plotting my escape and before I even found an apartment in Denver, I put my name on a waiting list for a Goldendoodle puppy with Aspen Hill Doodles (kismet for the place we would later land permanently).

Gittel, who lives up to her name (it means “good” in Hebrew), celebrated her 13th birthday earlier this month. When her age comes up, she surprises most people we encounter in town or on the trail with her youthful stamina. Aside from being well-bred and -exercised, I believe having Gittel on a regular regimen of CBD has elevated her health throughout her golden years.

As CBD continues to corner the wellness industry, companies have also introduced formulas for pets — a recent launch from Martha Stewart included. The pet CBD category alone grew 946% in 2019, according to the cannabis market research company Brightfield Group.

– Read the entire article at The Aspen Times.