dosing

First, find out how much your dog (or cat!) weighs. Dosing with CBD actually depends on many factors, like metabolism, tolerance, the condition you're treating, its severity, and individual body chemistry. You'll have to see what works best for YOUR pet, but to start, you can dose according to their weight. See below for our EASY DOSING CHARTS!

Start off LOW for the first few days and gradually increase to a regular dose. Giving too much too quickly can cause stomach upset, nausea or diarrhea. Be consistent and give daily! If you're not seeing results after 3-4 weeks, you can move up to a stronger dose. If you're treating situational anxiety, you can usually allow 30 minutes to take effect. (however it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 2 hours.) For all other uses (pain, arthritis, skin conditions, etc.) you can split the dose into two so that the effects can last longer throughout the day.  

You may notice a difference right away and sometimes it can take a few weeks. Be diligent by giving daily for the best success! (Unless you are using it for situational anxiety, then just use as needed after you've worked your way up to the proper dosage and are noticing the effects.)  Keep in mind, if you still don't see a difference at a strong dose, it is still safe to boost it even higher. Cornell University Studies have show that even 4mg per 1.1 lbs (8mg per 1kg) showed no visible side effects.

Feel free to send us an email if you would like help with dosing, have any questions or concerns.  If you aren't seeing results, please email us and we can help assess and give some tips!

Bag for Mini Dogs (4-15 lbs) = 1 mg CBD per treat 

Bag for Small Dogs (20-35 lbs) = 5 mg CBD per treat
Bag for Medium Dogs (40-60 lbs) = 10 mg CBD per treat
Bag for Large Dogs (65+ lbs)= 20 mg CBD per treat

Cat/Small Dog CBD Oil (4-30 lbs) = 1 mg CBD per 0.25ml

Dog CBD Oil (35+ lbs) = 8.33 mg CBD per 0.25ml

CBD can interact with blood thinners and some medications. Talk to your vet before giving CBD. Our treats are not recommended for dogs with Pancreatitis. (Although CBD itself is great for this condition, the ingredients in our biscuits and oil bottles may contain too much fat for this condition.) If your dog has liver issues, discuss with your vet before giving CBD. 

CBD is non-addictive and carries no risk of overdose, nor does it cause withdrawal symptoms. Overconsumption may cause nausea, diarrhea or vomiting.

• Dry Mouth is a common side effect. Keep an eye on their water bowl as they will likely drink more than usual.

• Drowsiness. If your dog gets drowsy, this can mean their body is sensitive to CBD, so you can scale back to a lighter dose.

• Lowered Blood Pressure. CBD triggers a temporary drop in the dog’s blood pressure, especially if given in high doses. The blood pressure drop results in light-headedness and dizziness. You can remedy this by lowering the dose.

• Diarrhea. If this happens, reduce the dosage or stop giving your dog CBD. Keep in mind it is possible that it could be caused by an ingredient that's new to them within the treat.

• Upset Stomach. Any new food or new medication can trigger a stomach upset in dogs. To minimize the risk of stomach upset, it is advisable to start with small amounts and gradually increase the dose of CBD as your dog’s body gets used to the new supplement.