Choosing a wellness product for your pet should never feel like a guessing game. Before giving your dog or cat any new oil, chew, paste, or capsule, it makes sense to look closely at the company, the active ingredients, and everything else included in the formula.
ElleVet Sciences is a pet-wellness company that offers hemp-derived CBD and CBDA products for dogs and cats. Its range includes oils, soft chews, soft-gel capsules, feline paste, and products intended for particular situations. Although these products share the company’s proprietary hemp oil, their complete ingredient lists vary according to the product format, flavor, strength, and intended species.
Understanding those differences can help pet owners choose a product that suits their animal’s size, preferences, food sensitivities, and daily routine.
What Is ElleVet and What Ingredients Are Used in ElleVet Products?
ElleVet Sciences develops hemp-based CBD products specifically for animals. The brand’s products are formulated for dogs and cats rather than being human CBD products repackaged with pet-friendly instructions.
The main active ingredient used across the ElleVet product range is ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil. According to the company, this hemp extract contains CBD, CBDA, minor cannabinoids, terpenes, and other naturally occurring plant compounds. ElleVet describes its CBD and CBDA formula as an approximately equal blend of the two cannabinoids.
The other ingredients depend on the type of product. For example, an ElleVet oil has a much shorter ingredient list than a flavored soft chew. Chews require ingredients for taste, shape, texture, and stability, while soft gels need a capsule shell. Some dog chews also include glucosamine and chondroitin.
This means the phrase “ElleVet ingredients” does not refer to one universal list. Pet owners need to check the label for the specific oil, chew, capsule, or paste they are considering.
What Is in ElleVet’s CBD and CBDA Formula?
CBD and CBDA are naturally occurring compounds found in hemp. CBD is the better-known cannabinoid, while CBDA is its acidic precursor. In simple terms, CBDA is one of the compounds present in the plant before heat and processing convert some of it into CBD.
ElleVet says its proprietary formula contains both CBD and CBDA, along with smaller amounts of other cannabinoids. The brand uses this same core hemp formulation throughout its main dog and cat product lines, although the amount delivered per chew, capsule, gram, or milliliter varies.
What does “complete spectrum” mean?
ElleVet uses the term complete spectrum to describe a hemp extract that retains a range of naturally occurring compounds from the plant. According to the company, these include:
- CBD
- CBDA
- Minor cannabinoids
- Terpenes
- Flavonoids
- Other compounds naturally present in hemp
“Complete spectrum” is the company’s description of its formula. It should not be confused with a guarantee that every pet will have the same response. Animals can react differently depending on their species, size, health, medications, diet, and individual sensitivity.
The Core Ingredient Found Across ElleVet Products
The ingredient that connects most ElleVet pet products is ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil.
The word “proprietary” means that the formula belongs to the company and that every detail of its composition or manufacturing process may not appear on the public ingredient label. However, ElleVet does publish the amount of proprietary hemp oil and the stated amount of CBD, CBDA, and minor cannabinoids contained in its individual products.
For example, the current ElleVet oil label lists 108 milligrams of proprietary hemp oil per milliliter. That amount contains 70 milligrams of CBD, CBDA, and other minor cannabinoids. The supporting ingredients in the oil are MCT oil and organic lecithin.
The concentration is not the same across every product. A feline chew, dog chew, soft gel, or situational chew delivers a different amount. This is one reason pet owners should follow the instructions printed on the exact product they purchase instead of applying directions from another ElleVet item.
What Ingredients Are Used in ElleVet Products for Dogs?
ElleVet products for dogs are available as oils, daily soft chews, soft gels, and stronger situational chews. Each format offers the same basic hemp formula in a different delivery method.
ElleVet soft-chew ingredients for dogs
ElleVet CBD and CBDA soft chews for dogs are peanut-butter-flavored. Along with the proprietary hemp oil, they contain glucosamine derived from shellfish and chondroitin derived from bovine sources.
The amount of each active ingredient depends on whether the chew is intended for a small or large dog. Current small-dog chews contain 340 milligrams of glucosamine, 140 milligrams of chondroitin, and 20 milligrams of proprietary hemp oil. Large-dog chews contain higher amounts of all three active ingredients.
The inactive ingredients currently listed for the dog soft chews include:
- Brewer’s yeast
- Coconut glycerin
- Dry molasses
- Guar gum
- Lecithin
- MCT oil
- Peanut butter
- Potato starch
- Rice bran
- Rice starch
- Sorbic acid
- Sugar
- Sweet potato
- Added flavor ingredients
The product contains peanuts and does not contain wheat or soy, according to the current manufacturer’s label. Although the glucosamine is derived from shellfish, the package’s stated allergen declaration specifically identifies peanuts. Pet owners managing a known food allergy should discuss the full formula with their veterinarian rather than relying only on the front of the package.
ElleVet oil ingredients for dogs
ElleVet CBD oil for dogs has one of the shortest ingredient lists in the company’s range.
Its active ingredient is:
- ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil
Its inactive ingredients are:
- MCT oil
- Organic lecithin
Because it does not contain the flavoring and structural ingredients needed to make a chew, the oil may be easier to evaluate for a dog with certain food sensitivities. However, it has a noticeable hemp smell and taste, which some dogs may resist.
ElleVet soft-gel ingredients for dogs
The ElleVet soft-gel capsules contain the proprietary CBD and CBDA oil in a premeasured capsule. They are available in different strengths for different dog sizes.
The inactive ingredient list is brief:
- Gelatin
- MCT oil
- Organic lecithin
Gelatin forms the capsule shell, so these soft gels are not animal-product-free. Their lack of added peanut butter, salmon, sweet potato, or other strong flavoring may make them a practical option for picky dogs or pets with certain dietary restrictions.
Calm & Comfort chew ingredients
ElleVet Calm & Comfort is a separate, stronger chew designed by the brand for occasional stressful situations rather than as a standard daily soft chew.
Each current chew contains 72 milligrams of proprietary hemp oil, providing a stated 46 milligrams of CBD, CBDA, and other minor cannabinoids. Its supporting ingredients include peanut butter, pork flavoring, sweet potato, coconut glycerin, MCT oil, lecithin, starches, molasses, sugar, sorbic acid, and ingredients used for flavor and texture. The product contains peanuts and is labeled as free from wheat and soy.
Pet owners should not assume that Calm & Comfort has the same strength or directions as the company’s regular dog chews.
What Ingredients Are Used in ElleVet Products for Cats?
Cats often have strong preferences about smell, texture, and taste, so ElleVet offers its feline formula in several forms. These include feline oil, soft gels, salmon-flavored chews, and a chicken-and-pork-flavored paste.
ElleVet feline oil
The feline oil uses the same core oil formulation as the canine version, but it comes with cat-specific administration instructions.
Its current ingredient list includes:
- ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil
- MCT oil
- Organic lecithin
Each milliliter contains 108 milligrams of proprietary hemp oil, including a stated 70 milligrams of CBD, CBDA, and other minor cannabinoids.
ElleVet soft gels for cats
Feline soft gels contain the company’s proprietary oil inside a gelatin capsule. Each current capsule contains 18 milligrams of proprietary hemp oil, including 11.3 milligrams of CBD, CBDA, and minor cannabinoids.
The inactive ingredients are:
- Gelatin
- MCT oil
- Organic lecithin
These capsules have no added fish, chicken, pork, or peanut-butter flavoring. That may make them worth discussing with a veterinarian when a cat has food sensitivities, although gelatin is still an animal-derived ingredient.
ElleVet soft-chew ingredients for cats
ElleVet feline soft chews are salmon-flavored and can be given whole or crumbled into food.
The active ingredient is ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil. The supporting ingredients include:
- Chicken liver flavor
- Coconut glycerin
- Ground chia seed
- Guar gum
- Maltodextrin
- Modified tapioca starch
- Natural flavor
- Psyllium husk
- Salmon flavor
- Sorbic acid
- Sweet potato
- Vitamin E
- Wild Alaskan salmon oil
The label states that the product contains fish. That detail matters for cats with a known fish allergy or sensitivity.
ElleVet feline paste ingredients
The feline paste is made for cats that may not readily accept an oil or capsule. It comes in a flavored paste delivered through a dial-a-dose syringe.
The current active ingredient is ElleVet Complete Spectrum Proprietary Hemp Oil. Supporting ingredients include MCT oil, lecithin, modified tapioca starch, rice fiber, emulsifying wax used as a processing aid, flavoring, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, methyl paraben powder, and propyl paraben powder.
Because formulas can be updated, it is sensible to review the label each time a new package is purchased, particularly when a cat has dietary restrictions or a history of reacting to particular ingredients.
Active Ingredients vs. Inactive Ingredients
The words active and inactive can make it sound as though some ingredients matter and others do not. In reality, both parts of the label deserve attention.
Active ingredients are the components presented as having the product’s intended function. In many ElleVet products, the main active ingredient is the complete-spectrum proprietary hemp oil. The standard dog chews also list glucosamine and chondroitin as active ingredients.
Inactive ingredients help turn that formula into an oil, chew, capsule, or paste. They may provide flavor, maintain consistency, hold moisture, form a capsule shell, or help keep the product stable.
Common examples include:
- MCT oil as a carrier ingredient
- Lecithin to help maintain the mixture
- Gelatin to form soft-gel capsules
- Coconut glycerin to create a soft-chew texture
- Peanut butter, salmon, chicken, or pork ingredients for flavor
- Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate for product stability
- Starches and fibers to shape or thicken chews and pastes
An inactive ingredient can still be important when a pet has an allergy, sensitive stomach, restricted diet, or strong dislike of a particular taste.
Why Do ElleVet Ingredient Lists Differ by Product?
A bottle of oil does not need to hold its shape or taste like a treat. A soft chew does. That simple difference explains why an ElleVet oil may contain only proprietary hemp oil, MCT oil, and lecithin, while a chew has a much longer ingredient list.
The formulas also differ because:
- Dogs and cats tend to prefer different flavors.
- Chews require ingredients for softness, structure, and shelf stability.
- Soft gels require a gelatin capsule.
- Some dog chews include glucosamine and chondroitin.
- Product strengths are designed for different animal sizes.
- Feline products have administration instructions developed specifically for cats.
When comparing ElleVet oil vs. chews, the best option is not automatically the one with the shortest ingredient list. A precisely measured oil may work well for one household, while a flavored chew may be far easier to give consistently in another. Soft gels may suit pets that reject the smell of an oil, and a paste may be more manageable for a cat that refuses capsules.
How ElleVet Tests Its Products and Ingredients
Ingredient labels explain what is supposed to be in a product. A Certificate of Analysis, often shortened to COA, provides additional batch-specific information.
ElleVet says its hemp plants, extracts, and finished products are tested through third-party certified laboratories. According to the company, testing is performed at multiple points to assess cannabinoid content, potency, terpenes, and possible contaminants.
A COA may include details such as:
- The amount of CBD and CBDA
- Other detected cannabinoids
- Product potency
- Terpene information
- The laboratory that completed the analysis
- The report or testing date
- Results related to tested contaminants
ElleVet products have batch numbers that can be used to locate the corresponding report. The location of the batch number varies: it may appear on the back of a chew package, on the bottom of a bottle, or on the paste box.
The report should match the batch number on the product in hand. A sample COA can show what the document looks like, but it does not necessarily describe every package currently being sold.
What Pet Owners Should Check Before Choosing an ElleVet Product
Start by reading the full label rather than looking only at the CBD and CBDA amount. The flavor, capsule material, carrier oil, added joint ingredients, and possible allergens may be just as relevant to your pet.
Before choosing an ElleVet pet product:
- Confirm that it is intended for the correct species.
- Check the strength and product-specific administration instructions.
- Look for peanuts, fish, shellfish-derived glucosamine, gelatin, or animal-derived flavoring.
- Consider whether your pet accepts oils, chews, soft gels, or paste more easily.
- Find the product’s batch number and review its matching COA.
- Avoid copying the instructions from a different ElleVet product.
- Speak with a veterinarian about existing conditions, medications, allergies, or unusual symptoms.
It is also important to keep the regulatory picture in mind. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that it has not approved CBD for use in animals and warns that unapproved CBD products have not gone through FDA evaluation for effectiveness, appropriate dosing, medication interactions, or other safety concerns. The agency recommends that pet owners discuss suitable options with a veterinarian.
For most pet owners, choosing between ElleVet oil, chews, soft gels, or feline paste comes down to more than cannabinoid strength. The right format should also fit the animal’s species, size, food sensitivities, daily routine, and willingness to take the product consistently.