Sept. 1, 2026

The Federal Hemp Ban Explained: What It Means for Your Pet's CBD (2026 Update)

Show Notes
Guest Profile

There's a federal deadline coming that could change access to full-spectrum hemp products for pets — and most pet parents have no idea it's happening. I brought Sean Zyer, founder of Earth Buddy, back on the show to break down what's actually going on, because even people paying attention are confused by how fast this has moved.

We get into how we got here — the rise of intoxicating, synthetic hemp products sold with zero oversight, and how that created the political pressure now sweeping up naturally-derived, full-spectrum products in the same net. Sean explains the actual legal threshold at stake (0.4 milligrams of THC per container), why the timeline keeps shifting, and why full-spectrum products — the ones built around the entourage effect, where the whole plant works synergistically rather than as an isolated compound — are getting caught in a ban meant for something else entirely.

This is a ReWilding conversation at its core: nature built this plant as a whole system, and pulling it apart into isolates was never the goal for the pet parents actually seeing results. We close with what you can actually do right now — who to contact, what to say, and why your voice matters here even if this feels like one more overwhelming thing on an already overwhelming list.

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Sean Zyer

Founder

After graduating from University of Northern Colorado, I started in the pet industry with one of the major pet food brands where I quickly learned a lot of science and "nutrition" behind kibble and canned pet food. From there I worked for a national pet distributor and interacted with almost every major pet food, brand, etc. This is where I saw the initial explosion in Colorado of Human & Pet CBD brands. Till this day there is a lot of misinformation and wild marketing around the natural supplement category, and is one of the main reasons I started Earth Buddy. In 2015, I adopted a dog named Keeva and in partnering with our farm, we were able to give to significantly reduce her seizures with natural remedies like cannabis & mushrooms, while taking a more whole food approach with her diet.
For almost 20 years, I have worked and learned from some of the best minds in animal wellness & pet longevity. We actively work with thought leading veterinarians, holistic practitioners, and PhD scientists that specialize in natural remedies for pets & humans. When it comes to pet longevity, our philosophy is to treat each animal individually and holistically, meaning their needs to be a multi-faceted approach.