What are the Benefits of CBD for Dogs? 4

BeforeWeStart:UnderstandingCBD 5

HowDoesCBDInteractWiththeBody? 6

The 7 Benefits of CBD for Dogs 7

TryingCBDWithYourPets:ThingstoKeepinMind 16

WillMyDogGet“High”fromCBDOilsandSupplements?17

CBD Oil and Supplement Side Effects for Pets 21

WhatEveryPetOwnerisWondering:IsCBDSafe? 22

WhataretheSideEffectsofCBDforPets? 23

How Much CBD Should I Give My Dog? 25

ThingstoConsiderWhenTreatingYourPetWithCBD 26

CBDDosingforDogs(WithCanna-Pet) 28

DosingWithAnotherBrand(KingKanine)32

CanMyDogTakeTooMuchCBD? 36

ChoosingtheRightProduct(Oil,Capsules,OrTreats) 36

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HiI’mBlakeArmstrong.

This is the only real picture I want to post. I prefer to be a bit private and hide behind the cartoon pics.

My story is a common one:

OurfamilyhadaGoldenRetrievernamedRosie.

Asmanypetownerscanrelate,Rosiewasourfirst“child”.

Shewasahugepartofourfamily,andmywifeKimandIlovedhertodeath.

“Man’s best friend?” Absolutely!

As many Golden Retrievers are, Rosie was alsogreatwiththekidsastheygrewup.

Here’sapictureofourgrowingfamily:

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Butas Iknowfromgrowingupwithdogsmywhole life,theydon’tliveforever,andlosingapetcanbeextremelytough.Having a pet get sick can be even worse.

AnotherfactorthatmakesmystoryprettycommonisthatRosiesufferedfromhipdysplasiaandcancer.

After talking to so many other pet owners with Golden Retrievers, this was extremely common.

When I started researchingonline, I found thousandsofdogbreedswhoallsufferedfromsimilarailments.

So I can almost guarantee that whatever your situation is, you’re not alone.

WhenRosiewasgettingolder,itwasclearherhipswerebotheringher.Aftervisitingthevetseveraltimes,wewerealsogiventhenewsthatshehadcancer.Itwasasadtime.

This is when someone recommended that we look intocannabis.

At First I Wasn’t Sold on CannabisIwilladmitit:

I was a skeptic at first.

Myexcuse:Ireallydidn’thaveanyexperiencewithcannabis.

ButI’mproudtoalsoadmitthat I’m extremely logical,oratleastIthinkIam.

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Ireallytryandfindalogicalanswerthatmakessense.

SoIbegantowonder:

If so many people are seeing positive results from medical marijuana, I should really look into this approach for Rosie.

And so the Research Began...TheverylastthingthatIwilladmittoyouisthatI’mobsessedwithresearchingnewtopics. If there’ssomethingnewtolearn,then I really want to learn ALL about it.

Andthisishowourwebsiteideawasformed:

Every bit of research I did on cannabis for pets, CBD oil and various products, I’ve tried to put together on this website in a very easy to read format.

Nobigwords,juststraighttothepoint.

We are very much a work in progress, however all ourimportant articles will be grouped together in the topnavigation,oronourblog.

What Have I Concluded?Here’sthebottomline:

Thisstuffworks.

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At thevery least, if yourpet iscurrentlysuffering fromawidevarietyofailments(whichIhopetodiscuss),thenit’shighlyrecommendedyoutrythisformofsupplementation.

What are the Benefits of CBD for Dogs?Whenmypetsgetsick,Igivemyalltofindthemthebestpossiblemedicineortreatmentavailable.

So,whenmyGoldenRetrieverRosiewasdiagnosedwithcancerandhipdysplasiaafewyearsago, itwasn’t longbeforeIstumbledontoCBD.

If you’ve got a sick pet at home, chances are you’ve also heard of this new miracle medicine.

Butyou’relikelytostillhavealotofquestionsaboutCBD,whatitis,andwhatbenefitsitcanbringyourpet.

In this article I’m going to explore some of the main benefits of CBD.

I’llexploresomekeytherapeuticeffectsandusesof thiscompound,aswellasCBD’sabilitytohelprestorebalanceandpromote“homeostasis”foryourpets.

Finally,I’ll also direct you to some great CBD productsIhaveusedmyselfsoyoucantrythemwithyourpet,too.

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Before We Start: Understanding CBDBeforewestartexploringtheindividualbenefitsofCBD,it’simportanttocoversomebasicsaboutthiscompoundfirst.

Below is some basic information about CBD, where itcomesfrom,andhowitinteractswiththebody.

What Is CBD?

CBD, or cannabidiol, is acompoundfoundincannabis,theplantweoftenassociatewithmarijuana.

In fact, it isoneofover113“cannabinoids” found inthecannabisplant,manyofwhicharealsobeinginvestigatedfortheirpotentialhealthbenefits.

Now,Iknowwhatyou’rethinking,butdon’tworry:

CBD won’t get your pet “high”.UnlikeTHC,themainpsychoactivecompoundinmarijuana,CBDiscompletelynonpsychoactiveandsafetobeusedonpets.

CBDalsohasnoknowntoxicitylevel,andisincapableofcausinganoverdose.

Infact,theCBDfoundincannabispetsupplementsisusuallysourced from hemp, a variety of cannabis that naturallycontainsextremelylowconcentrationsofTHC.

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How Does CBD Interact With the Body?CBD interacts with the body via the endocannabinoidsystem,orECS.

WhileI’lllikelydiscusstheECSinmoredetailinotherposts,herearesomebasicsonhowthissystemworks.

The ECS is a biological system found in all mammals,and is involved in managing a wide variety of biologicalprocesses, including memory, sleep, immune response,andmore.

Itmainlyconsistsof two typesofcannabinoid receptors(CB1 and CB2), which are located throughout the brainandthebody.

Thesereceptorsarebuilttointeractwithendocannabinoids(cannabinoidsnaturallyproducedbythebrain).

However, they can also interact with plant-derived cannabinoids like CBD,whichinturncauseavarietyofresponsesthroughoutthebody.

When it comes to CBD, many of these responses are very beneficial.

Theendocannabinoidsystemisessentiallythesystemthatprocessescannabinoidsintroducedintothebody.

BelowI’lloutlinesomeofthemainbenefitsofCBDinmoredetail.

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Notethatmostofthesefindingscomefromstudiesonlabanimals(likerats)orclinicaltrialsonhumans.

Nonetheless, the effects of CBD are similar in humans,dogs,cats,andotherpets.

This isbecause, just like humans, dogs and cats also have an endocannabinoid systemthatfunctionsmuchinthesamewayasthehumanECS.

Plus,manyoftheconditionswe’ll listbelow(likeanxiety,arthritis,pain,andconvulsions)manifestmuchinthesamewayinpetsastheydoinhumans.

The 7 Benefits of CBD for DogsHere is a list of some of the majorbenefitsofCBDwhichcanimprovethehealthofyourpet.

There are even more benefits thanthese,howeverthese7willapplytothemajorityofconditions.

1. CBD is a Powerful Painkiller

In 1997, a study published in the European Journal ofPharmacologyshowedthattheendocannabinoidsystemwasdeeplyinvolvedinmanagingpain.

Today, CBD has become renowned for its painkilling properties.

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CBDcanhelpmanagepaininmanydifferentways.

Firstofall,studieshaveshownthatCBDcantemporarilystoptheabsorptionofanandamide,achemicalthathelpsdampenpainsignalsinthebrain.

Thistemporaryincreaseinanandamidecanhavevariouseffects,oneofthembeingreducedpainsensations.

Secondly, CBD has been shown to be a powerful antiinflammatory(we’llexplorethisinmoredetailbelow).

Byreducingtheinflammationcausedbyconditionssuchasarthritis, forexample,CBD isalsoable to reduce thepainfulsymptomscausedbythecondition.

2. CBD is a Known Anticonvulsant

Perhapsoneofthebest-known medicinal uses for CBD is its ability to help controls seizures, tremors, tics, andspasms.

That’sbecauseCBDisanaturalanticonvulsant.

NewsofCBD’snaturalanticonvulsantpropertiesfirstbrokein2013whenthestoryofCharlotteFigi,ayounggirlwithepilepsy,madeheadlinesacrosstheglobe.

Charlotte’s only hope for managing her 300 weekly seizures was a tincture now known as Charlotte’s Web, made from CBD rich cannabis.

Sincethen,numerousstudieshaveproventhatCBDcanhelpmanageawidevarietyoftremors,spasms,andtics.

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Forexample,multiplestudieshaveshownthatCBDcanhelpmanageseizurescausedbyepilepsy.

OtherstudieshavealsoshownthatbothCBDandTHCcanhelpmanagespasticitycausedbymultiplesclerosis,and researchalso suggests thatCBDcanhelpmanagetheticsandtremorscausedbyTourette’ssyndrome.

Unfortunately, it isn’t quite clear how CBD works as ananticonvulsant.

Seizuresaregenerallybelievedtobecausedbytherapid,uncontrolledfiringofneuronsinthebrain.

PreliminaryresearchsuggestsCBDcanhelprestoreordertotheseneurons,causingthemtofirenormallyandessentiallypreventtheonsetofseizures.

3. CBD is Anti-Inflammatory

As I mentioned earlier, CBD is renowned for its antiinflammatoryeffects.

In fact, the anti inflammatory effects of CBD are believed to be one of the main reasons the compound is so useful in treating a wide variety of conditions.

CBD’santiinflammatoryeffectsarebelievedtobelinkedtoitsabilitytointeractwithreceptorsinimmunecells.

CBD interacts with CB2 receptors, which are generallylocatedinsideimmunecells.

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Byactivatingthesereceptors,CBDisabletoevokeawidevarietyofimmuneresponses.

Oneoftheseresponsesistofightinflammation.

Conditions likearthritis,MS, irritableboweldisease,andmanyothers,arecharacterizedbychronicinflammation.

In some cases, this inflammation can be caused by amalfunctioningoftheimmunesystem,causingittoattackhealthycells.

Byhelpinglowerinflammation,CBDcanhelpreducepainandothersymptomsofconditions like IBD,arthritis,andmore.

4. CBD Reduces Anxiety and Stress

It’simportanttonotethatCBDdoesn’tjusthelpdealwithphysicalsymptoms.

Infact,manystudieshaveshownthatCBDcanhelpmanagethesymptomsofavarietyofmentalconditions,includinganxiety.

Muchlikehumans,petscanalsosufferfromanxiety,stressorevenspecificphobias.

Andwhiletheexactsourceofanxietymaydifferinpets,itcancausestressandspecificphysicalreactionsjustlikeinhumans.

Some common forms of anxiety affecting dogs includeseparationanxiety,noiseanxiety,travelanxiety,andeven

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specificphobias.

Inhumans,anxietyandstressmightcauseustobiteournails,pacearound,orbecomealittleshaky.

Indogs,anxietycancausesimilarrepetitivebehaviour.

Somecommonsymptomsofanxietyindogsinclude:•Persistentbarking•Chewing(furniture,shoes,rubbish,etc)•Urinatinganddefecating(usuallyinsidethehouseorcrate)•Aggression•Tremors

CBD has been shown to help reduce feelings of anxiety and thereby reduce these symptoms.

Howitdoesso,however,isn’tcompletelyclear.

Typicalanxietymedicationstendtotargetatypeofseratoninreceptorinthebodyknownas5-HT1A.

Bytargettingthesereceptors,antianxietymedicationscanhelptemporarilyboostseratoninlevelsinthebrain.

This can then lead to improvements in mood and helptemporarilyreducefeelingsofanxietyorfear.

ResearchsuggeststhatCBDmightworkinasimilarway,alsotemporarilyincreasingseratoninlevelsinthebrain.

Indoingso,thecompoundcanhaveantianxietyandantidepressanteffects,whilealsohelpingreducestress.

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5. CBD is an Antiemetic

Nauseaandvomitingarereallycommonsymptoms.

They can be the result of a specific condition, or canalso be caused by treatments or medications such aschemotherapy.

Both in humans and dogs, nausea and vomiting are serious symptoms, often leading to a decreased appetite, rapid weight loss, dehydration, fatigue, and more.

Thereareplentyofantiemeticmedicationsonthemarket,andsomeof themostcommongiven todogsandcatsincludeacepromazine,chlorpromazine,aminopentamide,andmore.

Thesedrugs,whileofteneffectiveincontrollingnauseaandvomiting,cancauseawidevarietyofsideeffects,including:•Hypotension•Strongsedation•Loweredseizurethresholdsforanimalswithepilepsy•Excessivedrooling•Lethargy•Lackofappetite•Diarrhea

Youcanreadmoreaboutantiemeticmedicationsforanimalsandtheiradverseeffectshere.

There is a strong body of evidence that shows that CBD

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is a successful antiemetic, controlling both nausea and vomiting while also stimulating appetite.

Interestingly, it seems to do so by stimulating 5-HT1Areceptors,thesamereceptorwhichcanhelpreduceanxiety.

Byactivating this receptor,CBDcansignificantly reducefeelings of nausea and also suppress the subsequentvomitingreflex.

ResearchalsosuggeststhatprolongedstimulationoftheCB1cannabinoidreceptorinthebraincanalsohelpreducenauseaandvomiting.

In doing so, studies show that CBD can have powerfulantiemeticeffects.

Infact,somestudiessuggestCBDisabetterantiemeticthansomemodernmedications.

Bestofall,CBDdoesn’t seem tocauseanyof thesideeffectsoftraditionalantiemeticmedications.YoucanreadmoreaboutthesideeffectsofCBDhere.

6. CBD May Slow Tumor Growth

Cancerandmalicioustumorsarecommoninpetsand,inmanycases,provetobefatal.

Untilnow,thereisnoknowncureforcancer,andtreatmentusually focuses on slowing the growth of a tumor whilereducingpainandothersymptoms.

The most common treatment for cancer and tumors in pets is chemotherapy.

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Unfortunately, like with humans, chemotherapy can produce a wide variety of side effects,including:•Tiredness,fatigue,andlethargy•Lossofappetite•Vomiting•Diarrhea

However,newresearchshowsthatcannabinoidslikeCBDcanhaveuniqueanticancereffects,too.

Infact,agrowingbodyofresearchisbeginningtoexplorejusthowcannabinoidscanhelpslowthegrowthandspreadofcancerandevenreducethesizeoftumors.

Forexample,a2011studyconductedat theBeth IsraelDeaconessMedicalCenter inBostonshowed thatCBDcancauseprogrammedcelldeathandhence inhibit thegrowthofbreastcancer.

Anotherstudy,publishedbyresearchersfromtheUniversityof Naples Federico II, Italy, also showed that CBD canhelpprotectagainstcoloncancerinratsbystoppingthedevelopment,growth,andspreadofmalignanttumors.

ResearchfromComplutenseUniversity,Madrid,hasalsoshownthatCBDandothercannabinoidscanenhancetheeffectoftraditionalchemotherapy.

Researcherssuggestitdoessobyincreasingtheratebywhich cancer cells absorb chemotherapy agents, whilesimultaneouslyprotectinghealthycells.

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There are many more studies exploring the use of CBDandothercannabinoidsintreatingcancer.

Tolearnmore,IsuggestyoucheckoutthisresourcebytheUSNationalCancerInstitute.

7. CBD Promotes Homeostasis

Homeostasis can best be described as the properfunctioningofthebody.

Itoccurswhenourbodiesareinbalance,andensuresallourbiologicalsystemsfunctiontothebestoftheirability.

However, sometimes this balance gets thrown out, andthat’swhendiseaseandillnessstrike.

Newresearchsuggeststhattheendocannabinoidsystemplaysakeyroleinmaintainingthisbalance,mainlybecauseitisinvolvedinsuchawidevarietyofbodilyprocesses.

Hence, researchers suggest that, by stimulating theendocannabinoidsystem,cannabinoidslikeCBDcanhelppromotehomeostasisinthebody.

ThisiswhymanypetownerschoosetouseCBDnotonlyasamedicinetotreataspecificillness,butalsoasaregularsupplementtopromotetheoverallhealthandwellbeingoftheirpet.

I’llcoverCBDanditsroleinpromotinghomeostasisinmoredetailinfutureposts.

Fornow,IsuggestreadingthisarticlebyPerrySolomon,MD,ChiefMedicalOfficeratHelloMD.

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Other Benefits of CBD

One of the wonders behind CBD is its many potentialtherapeuticuses.

Above I’ve listed some of the most popular therapeuticbenefits of CBD for dogs and other pets, but there aremanymore.

I’lllikelyexplorethesebenefitsandothersinmoredetailinfutureposts.

Trying CBD With Your Pets: Things to Keep in MindIfyourpetsuffersfromchronicpain,anxiety/stress,epilepsy,chronic inflammatory conditions like arthritis or IBD, orcancer,IhighlyrecommendgivingCBDatry.

A few years ago, my dog Rosie was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and cancer.

Afterplentyofresearchandcountlessconsultationswithmyvet,IdecidedtotryCBDformyself.

And the results were unbelievable.

Onlyafewdaysintotreatment,IsawhugeimprovementsinRosie’scondition,symptomrelief,andoverallqualityoflife.

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Our familyhaspersonallyusedKingKanineandCanna-Pet.

CheckoutmyoverviewofKingKaninerighthere.

YoucanreadmoreaboutmyexperiencewithCanna-Pethere.

Alternatively,IalsosuggestcheckingtheproductrankingsonourhomepageofotherCBDsupplements,asIwillkeepupdatingthembasedonmyongoingresearch.

For more information about CBD and its place in petmedicine,makesuretoregularlycheckoutourblog.

Will My Dog Get “High” from CBD Oils and Supplements?Inshort,theanswerisno.

CBD is a non psychoactive compound, meaning it doesn’t produce any kind of “high” or “buzz.”

Andtrustme,that’sagoodthing:

Being“stoned” is far fromfunny foranimals,as theyaremuchmoresensitivetotheeffectsofcannabisthanhumans.

TohelpyoubetterunderstandcannabissupplementslikeCBD,hereissomemoreinformationaboutthecannabis

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plantandhowcannabispetsupplementswork.

Understanding Cannabis, CBD, and Cannabis Pet Supplements

Cannabisisaplantmostpeopleassociatewithmarijuana,apopularrecreationaldrug.

ThemainpsychoactiveingredientinmarijuanaisTHC,ortetrahydrocannabinol.

THCisoneofabout113cannabinoidsfoundincannabisplant,and is responsible for causing the strong euphoria associatedwithacannabis“high.”

CBD,orcannabidiol,isanotherpopularcannabinoidfoundincannabis.

However, unlike THC, CBD is completely non psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t produce any of theeffectsassociatedwithbeing“high.”

Infact:

CBD has many medicinal properties, and has shownpositive results inhelping treat everything frompainandinflammation to anxiety, depression, and stress, both inhumansandanimals.

Mostofthecannabisavailableforrecreationaluseisbredto contain high concentrations of THC with only smallamountsofCBD.

Luckily,thisisn’tthestufftheyusetomakepetsupplements.

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Most CBD supplements are actually made from hemp, a variety of cannabis that contains very low concentrations of THC but high concentrations of non psychoactive CBD.

Also, inmostcountries,CBDproductscanonlybesoldlegallyiftheycontainlessthan1%THC,whichisfartoolittletocauseanykindof“high.”

Hence,as long as you get your CBD products from a reputable retailer and not a parking lot, you can restassuredit’llbe100%safetouseonyourfurryfriends.

Where to Buy CBD for Pets?

If you’re interested in trying these supplements for yourpet,IhighlyrecommendusingKingKanine.

KingKanineisextremelyeasytouseandhasreceivedatonofpositivefeedbackfromallsortsofcustomers.

FormoreinformationonmyexperiencewithKingKanine,clickhere.

Alternatively, also check out the other products I’vereviewed,suchasCanna-Pet.

All the products I review on this site contain only CBD,soyoucanrestassuredthey’llproducenopsychoactiveeffectsforyourpetatall.

Formoreinformationaboutvariousbenefits,dosing,andsafetyconsiderations,checkoutsomeofmyotherarticles.

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CBD Oil and Supplement Side Effects for PetsWheneveryou’relookingforanewmedicineorsupplementforyourpet,onequestionisboundtoracethroughyourhead:

“Is it safe? Does it produce any side effects?”

CBDisaverypromisingsupplement,provingtobeusefulintreatingawidevarietyofconditionsandsymptoms.

Butthequestionremains:

Is CBD safe for pets and does it produce any side effects?

What Every Pet Owner is Wondering: Is CBD Safe?AsI’vementionedalot,ourdogRosiewasdiagnosedwithhipdisplasiaandcancer.

Herconditionwas terminal,and theonly thingwecoulddoforherwasmakeherremainingtimeasenjoyableaspossible.

I quickly began researching all kinds of pet-friendlymedicines and end-of-life therapies, and it wasn’t longbeforeIstumbledonanarticleaboutCBD.

At first, this little molecule sounded like a miracle cure,

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helpingpetownerseverywheremanagesymptomsrangingfromtumorsandarthritisallthewaythroughtoepilepsiaandanxiety.

Butnomatterhowmuchgoodnews I readaboutCBD,onequestioncontinuedracingthroughmyhead:

“Is this stuff safe?”

AsI’msureyoucanimagine,Iwasn’tgoingtobefeedingRosieanythingthatIcouldn’tbe100%surewassafeandreliable.

Well,afterweeksofresearchandnumerousconsultationswithmyvet,IdecidedI’dgiveCBDashot.

Now,havingtriedavarietyofCBDproductswithRosie,Icanconfidentlysaythatthisstuffisassafeascanbe.

CBD is a non-psychoactive and non-toxic substance that is considered incapable of causing an overdose.

Infact,CBDisoftenpraisedasbeingbettertoleratedthanmanyprescriptionmedicinesyoumaygetfromyourvetorpetcenter.

What are the Side Effects of CBD for Pets?EventhoughIcanpersonallyvouchforCBDasasafeandreliableproduct,IstillgetalotofpetownersaskingmeifCBDhasanysideeffects.AndIgetwhy:

While undergoing my research prior to treating Rosie, I

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askedmyselfthesamequestion.

Iwondered:

Willthesesupplementsgetmydog“high”?

Butunfortunately,mostoftoday’sresearchintoCBDhasbeenconductedonlabrats(suchasrats)andhumans.

AndwhileCBD interactswith thebodiesofanimalsandhumansviathesamebiologicalsystem,itseffectscanvaryfromonespeciestoanother.

An article published in the Cannabis and CannabinoidResearchJournal,forexample,notedthatCBDcancausesomesideeffectsinhumans,includingtiredness,diarrhea,andchangestoappetiteandweight.

Luckily,thesesideeffectshaven’tbeenobservedinpetssuchasdogsandcats.

In fact, the only notable side effects pet owners can report after using CBD is some slight drowsiness.

WhileIdidn’texperiencethiswithRosie,somepetownersclaimtheirpetsseemslightlytired/drowsyaftertakingCBD.

Thisisrare,however.

Where to Get CBD for Your Pets

Ifyou’reinterestedinusingCBDtotreatyourpets,IhighlyrecommendcheckingoutCanna-Pet. I have researchedalltheproperdosagesandoutlinedthemhere.

Canna-PetspecializesinproducingCBD-richproductsfor

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dogs,cats,andotherpets.

ThereCBDsupplementsareavailableasoils,capsules,orflavoredtreats.

IusedCanna-PetwithRosieandwasabletohelpminimizethesymptomsofherconditionswithoutanysideeffects.

TolearnmoreaboutmyexperiencewithCanna-Pet,checkoutmyreviewoftheirproductshere.

IalsoliketorecommendproductsfromKingKanine.

TheyhavesomereallyhighqualityproductsandIsuggestyoureadmyfullKingKaninereviewaswell.

How Much CBD Should I Give My Dog?Whenitcomestomedicatingyourpets,findingtherightdosageiscrucial.

CBDisapowerfulcompoundthatshowsalotofpromiseinhelpingdogs,cats,andotherpetsdealwithavastvarietyofailments.

However, finding the right dosage with CBD can be tricky.

HereI’mgoingtoshare some basic tips on CBD dosing for dogs.Thiscanbeappliedtocatsas well.

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I’llcoverallyouneedtoknowaboutdosingCBD,andwillalso share some basic dosage guidelines for CBD oils,capsules,andtreats.

Things to Consider When Treating Your Pet With CBDBeforewelookatthespecificsaboutCBDdosagefordogs,it’simportanttocoversomebasics.

Remember,alotofdifferentfactorscaninfluencetheexactdoseofCBDyourpetneeds. I’ll be discussing this in regards to dogs, because that’s where all my experience is, however the same information applies to cats and other pets.

One of the main factors influencing dosage with CBDproductsisthetype of productyouuse.Thesupplementbrandwouldalsobesomethingtoconsider.

CBDproductsaretypicallyavailablein3forms:

•Oils

•Capsules

•Treats(findsomerecommendedCBDtreatshere)

Another major factor influencing dosage is your pet’s size.

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Ingeneral,dosagefordogsvaryoncetheyweighmorethan20lbs.Again,I’lloutline these changes later on in thearticle.

Lastly,alsorememberthatyour dog’s ailmentcanalsoaffecthowmuchCBDtheyshouldbetaking.

ThedosageguidelinesIoutlinebelowaregeneralandcanbeadjustedtosuityourpet’sneeds.

Ifyouthinkyoumayneedtoadjustdosageforyourdog,makesuretoconsultyourvetfirst.

CBD Dosage Basics

Ingeneral,CBDoilsarealwaysadministeredindrops.

The exact amount of drops needed for a dose can vary from one product to another, but generally consist of 2-4 drops taken 2-4 times daily.

Youcanalsoadjustthedosagegiventhesizeofyourpetanddependingontheirconditionasmentionedabove.

CBDcapsules,ontheotherhand,usuallycontainbetween150-200mgofhempextracteach.

Again, theexactnumberofcapsulesneeded foradosevaryfromoneproducttoanother, but generally consist of roughly 1 tablet taken 1-2 times per day.

Unlikeoilsandcapsules,CBDdogtreatscancontainvaryingconcentrationsofCBD,andshouldbegiventoyourpetas

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perthepackageinstructions.

Whenever using any kind of CBD, I recommend following the dosing instructions that came with the product, seeing how your dog responds, and adjusting the dose as needed.

CBD Dosing for Dogs (With Canna-Pet)Afewyearsago,ourfamilydogRosie,agorgeousGoldenRetriever,wasdiagnosedwithhipdysplasiaandterminalcancer.

Looking for ways to make Rosie’s remaining time asenjoyable as possible, I soon learned about CBD anddecidedtotryCanna-Pet.

This information below will relate specifically to Canna-Pet, as they were one of the supplement brands we found to be the best.

Canna-Pet currentlyproduces3 typesofCBDproductsforpets:•AdvancedMaxCBDLiquid(oil)•AdvancedandMaxCBDcapsules•Canna-Biscuits(treats)

BelowI’llsharesomemorespecificinfoaboutCBDdosing

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fordogsusingCanna-petproducts.

I strongly feel these guidelines can be helpful if you’re supplementing with similar products and brands.

Rememberthatyoumayneedtoadjustthebelowdosagesdependingonyourdog’sailmentandcondition.

Again,Ialwaysrecommendworkingcloselywithyourvettofindtheidealdosageforyourdogifyou’restillconcerned.

Dosage With CBD Oil

Canna-Pet only has one typeof CBD oil available for dogs.This is the Canna-Pet AdvancedMaxCBDLiquid.

This isavailable ina10mlcontainer,whichcontains300individualdrops.HerearethebasicdosageguidelinesforCanna-PetAdvancedMaxCBDliquid:

For small dogs (under 20 lbs):2-3drops,3-4timesdaily.

For large dogs (over 20 lbs):3-4drops,3-4timesdaily.

How to Give Your Dog CBD Oil

Unfortunately, Canna-Pet’s Advanced MaxCBD Liquidneeds tobeadministereddirectly intoyourpet’smouth,ideallyundertheirtongue.

As I’m sure you know, dog’s aren’t too keen on takingmedicine,sothiscanbealittletricky.

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However,bepatientandrememberthatyourpetmayevengetusedtotheroutineoftakingtheirCBDoil.

Ifyou’rehavingtroubleadministeringtheliquid,however,considerrewardingyourdogwithhis/herfavoritetreataftertakingtheirmeds.ThisworkedfinewithRosie.

Ifthatstilldoesn’twork,youmaywanttoconsidershiftingtoCanna-PetCBDcapsules(whichcanbemixedwithfood)orCBDTreats,whichareavailableinavarietyofflavors.

Dosage With CBD Capsules

Canna-Pet’soffersabasiclineofCBDcapsulesfordogs.ThisistheCanna-PetAdvancedline,whichisavailableforbothsmallandlargedogs.

IrecommendstickingtothefollowingdosageinstructionswhenusingCanna-PetAdvancedcapsules:

For small dogs (under 20 lbs):

1Canna-PetAdvancedSmall (for smalldogs/breeds)capsulemixedwithfood,2timesdaily.

For large dogs (over 20 lbs):

1Canna-PetAdvancedLarge (for largedogs/breeds)capsulemixedwithfood,2timesdaily.

Alternatively,Canna-PetalsooffersstrongerCBDcapsulesfordogs.ThisistheCanna-Pet MaxCBD line.

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Dosagewiththesecapsulesisasfollows:

For small dogs (under 20 lbs):

1 Canna-Pet MaxCBD Small (for small dogs/breeds)capsulesplitbetween2meals.

For large dogs (over 20 lbs):

1Canna-PetMaxCBDLarge (for largedogs/breeds)capsulemixedwithfood,2timesdaily.

How to Administer CBD Capsules for Dogs

Canna-PetCBDcapsulesarea littleeasier toadministerthanCBDoil.

Youcaneitheropenthecapsuleandmixitscontentswithyourpet’sregularfoodorwraptheentirecapsuleinatreatorpillpocket.

Either way, just make sure your pet receives the entirecontentsofthecapsuletoensureaproperdose.

Dosage With CBD Treats

Canna-Petalsohas2linesoforganicdogtreatscontainingCBD(AdvancedandMaxCBD).

TheMaxCBDtreatscontainhigherdosesofCBD,justlikethecapsules.

Bothbiscuitsareavailable inavarietyofflavors,andaregreatathidingtheflavourofthehempextract.

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Herearethebasicdosageguidelinesusingthesetreats:

Canna-Biscuits Advanced Formula:

•Under20lbs(9kg):1biscuitevery12hours

•21-95lbs(9.5-43kg):2-3biscuitsevery12hours

•Over95lbs(43kg):4biscuitsevery12hours

Canna-Biscuits MaxCBD Formula:

•Under20lbs(9kg):½-1biscuitevery12hours

•21-95lbs(9.5-43kg):1-2biscuitevery12hours

•Over95lbs(43kg):2-3biscuitsevery12hours

Dosing With Another Brand (King Kanine)AnotherCBDoilbrandthat I lovetorecommend isKingKanine.

IhaveusedthissuccessfullywithourdogRosie,andhaveheardmanygreatreviewsfromotherpetownersaswell.

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What’s great about King Kanine is that they make administering these supplements very simple.

Theyactuallyhaveahandychartthatyoucanreferto.Thischartcomeswiththeiroilproducts:

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Thechartisprettyeasytoread.

AlltheoilsfromKingKaninewillcomewithasyringewhichyoucanseeintheimageabove.

Basically,youwillwanttofillupthesyringebasedonthechartandyourspecificpet.

Theleftcolumnofthechartindicatestheweightcategories.

The3centercolumnsarelabeledStandard,Therapeutic,andMedicinal.

•Standard:Generalimmunesupportandsituational(drivinginacar,badweather,largecrowds).

•Therapeutic:Thisreferstothingssuchasanxiety,nausea,inflammation,arthritisandpainfrominjury.

•Medicinal:Thisreferstoothersituationswherealargerdoseisrecommended:cancer,epilepsy,hipdysplasia.

Sohere’safewexamples:

If you have a terrier who weighsabout15poundsthat issufferingfromanxietydue to traveling inacar,orduetoaloudthunderstorm,aStandarddosageof0.2mlwouldbefine.

Ifyouhavea80poundGermanShepherdsufferingfromhipdysplasia,adailydosageof3.2mlwouldbeappropriate.

There might be some overlap between Therapeutic

and Medicinal. Just remember to monitor your pet, andunderstand thatCBD is a non-psychoactive and non-toxic substance that is considered incapable of causing an overdose.

Soifyoufollowthesegeneralguidelines,Iwouldnotworryaboutgivingyourpettoomuchatall.

King Kanine’s Other Products

ThiscompanyalsooffersCBDtreatsandcookiescalledKingKalmCrunch.

Thedosageisnotasexact,becauseit’sabithardertotrackwithsolidfood,sotheyhaveaverageddownthedosageintheirtreats.

1cookieperdaywillbestandardformostdogs.

When it comes to treats and cookies, always follow the guidelines on the box. It’s really that straightforward.

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Can My Dog Take Too Much CBD?Remember,CBDisanon-psychoactivecompound.

Thismeansitwon’tmakeyourpet“high”.

Numerous studies have shown thatCBD is a verywell-toleratedcompound,eveninhighdoses.

Infact,CBDhasnoknowntoxic leveland isconsideredincapableofcausingan“overdose.”

Choosing the Right Product (Oil, Capsules, Or Treats)In this article I shared dosage tips for 3 types of CBDproductsfordogs:

Oil,capsules,andCBDtreats.

Manypetownersstruggletodecidewhichproducttousefortheirpet.

IgenerallyrecommendusingCBDoilwheneverpossible.

When administered under the tongue, CBD oil offers the fastest relief from symptoms.

Capsules and treats, on the other hand, need to passthroughthedigestivetract,andcantakeatleast45minutestotakeeffect.

However, remember that the oil treatment is the mostdifficulttoadministerandhasthestrongesttaste.

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Hence, ifyourdog isabitofapickyeaterandsensitivetostrong tastes,youmayfindbetter resultsusingeithercapsulesortreats.

Ifyourdogisn’teatingwell,youshouldbeusingCBDoiltoensuretheyreceivetheirmedicineproperly.

Final Thoughts on These Dosage RecommendationsInthisarticleI’veaimedtocoversomebasicsonhowmuchCBDtogiveyourdog.

Remember, these are only basic guidelines and may change depending on the size of your pet, their condition, and the type/brand of product you use.

Nonetheless,rememberthatCBDisanon-toxiccompoundandcannotcauseanoverdose.

FormoreinformationonCBDproductsforpets,considerreadingmoreofourguides.

Ifyou’relookingforaparticularproduct,Iwouldrecommendthebrandshighlightedabove.

YoucanreadmyfullKingKaninereviewhere.

CheckoutmythoughtsonCanna-Pethere.

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