I was at the local natural market getting a few things (and some gift ideas) when I overheard the following.
*BG: Customer is inquiring about CBD oil products*
C: customer
Me: duh
E: employee (note: she didn't seem too educated/knowledgeable or interested in what she was advising on)
C: "I'm actually looking for a product for my dog, for anxiety."
E: "What kind of dog?"
I don't remember C's answer, but it was a small breed, about 7-8 pounds.
E: "Okay, well you'll want a tincture, this one's chocolate-mint and dogs like the taste."
*recordscratch*
M: "I'm sorry for interrupting, but did you say you wanted it for your dog? I'm going to have to warn you off of the one you're holding, as this is a human formulation. Chocolate anything is toxic to dogs and small dogs are at higher risk. I'd suggest an unflavored one or the infused dog treats."
C: "Dog treats? Those would be a lot easier to get her to take, and probably to dose too."
*to E* "Can I see the unflavored tincture? And where are the CBD pet treats?"
*to me* "Thank you, I didn't know about chocolate being toxic."
M: "You're welcome. Better to be safe with our pets, no?"
E wasn't too pleased, as the chocolate-mint tincture was about $15 more than the unflavored one. Still, I couldn't stand by and let that advice get into the wild...especially since if anything happened to C's dog, the store would likely be on the hook.
*BG: Customer is inquiring about CBD oil products*
C: customer
Me: duh
E: employee (note: she didn't seem too educated/knowledgeable or interested in what she was advising on)
C: "I'm actually looking for a product for my dog, for anxiety."
E: "What kind of dog?"
I don't remember C's answer, but it was a small breed, about 7-8 pounds.
E: "Okay, well you'll want a tincture, this one's chocolate-mint and dogs like the taste."
*recordscratch*
M: "I'm sorry for interrupting, but did you say you wanted it for your dog? I'm going to have to warn you off of the one you're holding, as this is a human formulation. Chocolate anything is toxic to dogs and small dogs are at higher risk. I'd suggest an unflavored one or the infused dog treats."
C: "Dog treats? Those would be a lot easier to get her to take, and probably to dose too."
*to E* "Can I see the unflavored tincture? And where are the CBD pet treats?"
*to me* "Thank you, I didn't know about chocolate being toxic."
M: "You're welcome. Better to be safe with our pets, no?"
E wasn't too pleased, as the chocolate-mint tincture was about $15 more than the unflavored one. Still, I couldn't stand by and let that advice get into the wild...especially since if anything happened to C's dog, the store would likely be on the hook.
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