This is the most comprehensive guide to CBD dosage for dogs.

Do you know how much CBD oil to give to your dog? Do you how to calculate the right dosage amount in CBD dog treats and other CBD dog products? It’s not that easy, actually.

Dog CBD doses vary based on age, weight, health conditions, and other factors. This is why it’s crucial to understand how to administer CBD to your dogs.

There are no clear guidelines or regulated doses, and CBD concentrations vary from brand to brand, making it even harder to get the right dosage. This guide will clear up the confusion. Let’s dive right in!

What Is CBD For Dogs?

CBD is trending and has been in the mind of many dog parents for its ability to help with many different dog health conditions.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound that comes from cannabis (marijuana or hemp plants), but it does not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the marijuana compound that produces the psychoactive effect that gets people high.

You can find CBD in several forms, including oils, capsules, topical lotions, and dog treats.

Benefits CBD Oil For Dogs

Before learning about the dog CBD dosages, read how your furry friend can benefit from CBD.

• Seizures and epilepsy
• Nausea
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Arthritis
• Chronic inflammation
• Joint pain
• Symptoms of cancer
• Gastrointestinal issues ( Digestion problems)
• Protects the nervous system
• Increases appetite
• Cancer

Factors That Influence CBD Dosage For Dogs

As mentioned earlier, CBD company guidelines and concentration vary from brand to brand. Keep the following factors in mind before deciding how much CBD to give to your four-legged friend.

• Dog size, weight & age: For instance, a 50-pound dog will be more susceptible to two drops of CBD oil (of the same potency) than a 150-pound dog.

• Dog health conditions: Talk to your veterinary if your dog is on prescriptions to avoid drug interaction. If your dog cannot effectively digest CBD due to a health condition such as liver or kidney problems, make sure you seek medical advice.

• The ailment: Usually, more severe health issues (i.e., cancer) require higher dosages and a more potent concentration of CBD. The less severe the condition (i.e., anxiety or wellness), the lower the dosage.

• CBD product potency: CBD companies offer different potencies. From 75 mg for small dogs to 250+mg for large dogs. Make sure the potency is appropriate for your dog’s size.

• THC levels: Make sure you avoid products with any THC. THC is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects.  Look for products with less than 0.3% THC

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CBD Dosage For Dogs Tips

CBD oil response can vary from dog to dog. To be on the safer side, Underdosing is preferred at first. Monitor your dog’s response. If your dog doesn’t show signs of improvement or discomfort, you can gradually increase to the dosage amount to the manufacturer’s dosing guidelines.

Know that dosages will also depend on the type of product (oils, treats, capsules, etc.). Consult your veterinarian before you give your pet any CBD treatment.

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Dog CDB Dosage Levels

Keep in mind these three types of dosing levels to better use CBD oil drops on your dog.

Mild Dosage: Usually done for health and wellness purposes, boost immune function, and prevent potential health issues.

Regular Dosage: To treat afflictions such as allergies, appetite loss, mild inflammation, minor aches, pet stress, anxiety, and other mild ailments.

Strong Dosage: Usually administered to treat more severe pet health issues such as cancer-related symptoms, tumors, extreme anxiety, epileptic seizures, chronic pain, and more.

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CBD For Dogs Dosage Chart

Basic dosing rule for dogs: 1-3 mg CBD for every 10 pounds of body weight.

Feel free to utilize our pre-calculated CBD oil for dogs dosage chart.

How To Use This Chart To Calculate Your Dog’s Ideal CBD Oil Dosage

For instance, let’s say you have the following:

• Dog Weight: 60-pound dog
• CBD Product: 250 mg CBD oil formula (30ml bottle)
• Condition: Anxiety (This condition falls under the regular dose column)

Based on the chart above you already know your 60 pound dog needs 12 mg of CBD oil.

For the next step, you need to divide the total amount of CBD in your formula (250 mg in this case) by the total milliliters in your bottle (30ml).

• 250/30 = 8.3 mg/ml (This is how much mg of CBD there is in each milliliter of oil)

The final step is to dive 12mg (how much CBD oil your dog needs) by 8.3 mg (how much CBD there is in a milliliter)

• 12/8.3 = 1.445 mL ( or roughly 1.5 mL to make things easier)

So for a 60-pound dog who needs 12mg of CBD (per our chart above), you’d give him 1.5 ml of a 250mg CBD formula. If you have a dropper like the one on the right side, you will fill up one time until the oil hits the 1.0 mL mark and give it to your dog. Then you would fill it up to the .50 ml mark to complete the required dosage for your dog.

Don’t be scare of the math, it pretty straight forwards!

How Much CBD Oil Should I Give My Dog?

When your dog is just starting on CBD, the best advice is to always go below the recommended amount suggested by the manufacturer’s dosing guidelines. This will let you monitor any adverse effect or determine if you need to up the dosage amount.

All reputable CBD companies offer a detailed dosage guide along with their products. If your product doesn’t have one, refer to our CBD dosage for dogs chart or calculate the proper amount for your pooch manually, as shown below.

Remember, If you’re using CBD oil for medical use your dog will need a regular or strong dose depending on the severity of the health issue. On the contrary, CBD for general well-being or preventive care may not need this higher dosage level. You can choose to cut down the dosage to mild or regular dose levels.

Dog CBD Oil Dosage Calculator: DIY Example

To show you how to calculate the right CBD dose for dogs, we’ve chosen the following:

• Type: Oil
• Product: We chose King Kalm CBD’s 150 mg (30ml bottle) – A popular dog CBD oil brand.
• Dog Weight: 50 pounds

With this in mind, follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine the size of your CBD bottle in milliliters (ml).

Step one we already have the information, it’s 30 ml.

Step 2: Determining The Total Milligrams (mg) of CBD In Each Milliliter (ml) of Oil In One Bottle

Step two… this is a 30ml bottle with 150 mg CBD formula (this number is the potency, the higher the mg the MORE POTENT the oil).

To calculate the total milligrams (mg) of CBD in each milliliter (ml) of CBD oil, you will need to 150mg by 30ml. This gives you 5mg of CBD per one ml of oil.

Step 3: Determine how much CBD per pound your dog needs

Although there is no hard and fast rule to determine your dog’s exact dosage, a safe rule of thumb is 0.2 mg of CBD per pound (weight).

So if your pooch weighs 50 pounds, you’ll administer, 50 pounds times 0.2mg, which equals to 10mg of CBD

Step 4: Proceed to calculate

So, for a 50-pound dog who needs 10mg of CBD (per our calculation in step 3), you would administer 2ml of the 150mg CBD formula because there is 5mg of CBD per 1 ml of oil in this particular formula (per our calculation in step 2).

Here is a table depicting different formulas and dog weights so you can better understand the concept.

CBD formula(MG)	Bottle (mL)	CBDmg/ml	Dog Weight	CBD needs in (mg)	CBD Dosage
75mg formula	30ml	2.5mg/ml	25 pounds	5mg	2ml
150mg formula	30ml	5mg/ml	50 pounds	10mg	2ml
300 mg formula	30ml	10mg/ml	25 pounds	5mg	0.5ml
600 mg formula	30ml	20mg/ml	100 pounds	20mg	1ml
Your formula	Your mL	Formula MG/mL	Dog’s weight	(Dog weight) times (0.2)	Your dosage

NOTE: CBD oil formulas (MG) vary from brand to brand as well as the mL of the bottle you choose to purchase.

If you have a CBD oil from a totally different brand and different potency, you can still use the steps above. Replace our numbers with your numbers, and you will be able to calculate CBD dosage for any dog and any CBD oil brand out there.

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CBD Dosage For Dogs Example (Infographic)

When you buy from most CBD oil manufacturers you should receive a chart similar to the one below.

This infographic is for King Kalm dog CBD oil 300mg formula (potency).

Evidently, if you have a CBD oil from a different brand or a 150mg formula, dosage amounts will differ. But this is a good example to help you comprehend dog CBD dosages.

CBD Dog Dosage Tiered System

If you are still iffy about how much CBD oil to give to your dog, many experts recommend using a tiered system based on your pet’s size.

• Tier 1: 0.05 mg per lb of bodyweight
• Tier 2: 0.125 mg per lb of bodyweight
• Tier 3: 0.25 mg per lb of bodyweight

Regardless of your pet’s size, you should start with Tier 1, using that dosage twice a day. After one to two weeks of proper monitoring of your pet’s reaction to tier-one dosage, move up to Tier 2. Only if necessary, ditto for Tier 3.

Dosage For CBD Dog Treats

To calculate the correct dose for CBD dog treats, you can use our CBD dosing chart by weight (see above), or the safe rule of thumb is 0.2 mg of CBD per pound (weight). The same calculation concept applies to both.

When buying CBD dog treats, serving size suggestions should come along with it.

Here is a basic dosage example:

• 1 treat = 5 mg CBD
• 0.2mg X 1lb body-weight

So, if Fido weighs 50 pounds, here is the formula: 0.2mg X 50lbs = 10mg (This is how much your CBD your dog will need)

Now, since one treat equals 5mg of CBD, then, your dog should get 2 treats per day to meet the required amount of CBD, which is 10 mg in this case. Pretty simple huh!

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Dosage With CBD Capsules

The same rule applies here!

Let’s say each bottle comes with 50 capsules, but depending on the potency you buy, the amount of CBD in milligrams will vary per capsule.

Here is a quick example:

• 100mg bottle: 1 capsule = 2mg of CBD
• 250mg bottle: 1 capsule = 5mg of CBD
• 500mg bottle: 1 capsule = 10mg of CBD

If have a dog that weighs 50 pounds, the regular dose would be:

50 lbs X 0.20 mg = 10mg of CBD

The dose would be 1 capsule from the 500mg bottle, 2 capsules from the 250mg bottle, or 5 capsules from the 100mg bottle.

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Dog CBD Dosage By Health Condition

Here is a breakdown of CBD doses by health condition.

Keep in mind that we cannot give you exact values as each dog has a different weight and also the severeness of their symptoms vary.

However, there are three levels of dosages you should consider administrating CBD to your dog. (i) Mild dose for health, preventive, and wellness purposes (ii) Regular for health concerns, and (iii) Strong for more severe health problems.

*Refer to our dosing chart and dosage level sections to understand this better. You will have to calculate this yourself depending on your dog’s size and CBD formula potency.

How much CBD oil should I give my dog for anxiety?

How many mg of CBD for dog anxiety? The amount of CBD oil you should give your dog will depend on the severity of his or her anxiety.

If the symptoms include mild anxiety, your dog may only need regular doses to manage it. In case of a more severe anxiety condition, you can buy a high potency oil or opt for a stronger dose of your current CBD oil. This is especially true for large dogs.

One dose per day should work fine.

CBD oil dosage for dog seizures or epilepsy?

If you notice your dog is about to have a seizure, you should give him a strong dosage right away to stop the convulsions.

If the seizure persists or you don’t notice any difference, increase the dosage until you notice a return to your dog’s normal behavior.

However, if your dog suffers from epilepsy (recurrent seizures), a regular dose should work in keeping seizures from happening. Two regular doses per day if they are severe, but if they only tend to happen every other day, then one dose per day should be okay.

Always consult with your veterinarian.

How much CBD oil should I give my dog for cancer?

Cancer is painful for our furry friends, especially if they under chemotherapy treatment or at an advanced cancer stage. That is why, with these cases, you want to start with strong CBD dosages. Administer a full dose 2 times a day or every eight hours, depending on how your pup is feeling.

How much CBD oil for dogs with arthritis?

For dogs with osteoarthritis, giving them a strong CBD dose twice a day should do the work. If your dog is developing or showing signs of osteoarthritis, a regular dose is advised.

CBD dosage for dogs fireworks?

If your dog has noised related phobias such as fireworks, a regular dose should calm them down and get them into a relaxed staged. You should administer a stronger dose if you don’t notice any changes in behavior.

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How Long Does it Take CBD to Start Working?

Generally, CBD is absorbed into the bloodstream faster when it’s taken orally, usually, you can start seeing CBD oil results for dogs as quickly as 5 to 30 minutes for things like situational anxiety. If you’re using it to treat arthritis or immune system issues, it can take as long as 2 weeks to see consistent improvement.

Other variables include the dosage, potency, consistency, and quality can also play a role in how quickly you begin to feel the benefits of CBD. The results vary depending on the condition you are treating as well.

Oils tend to kick in a little faster than treat just because oils go directly into the bloodstream instead of treats that go through a digestion process. There’s no much difference in effectiveness between the two.

If you don’t see a change or it’s taking longer than usual, it may need to tweak up slightly the CBD oil dosage.

How to Choose The Best CBD Product?

There are dozens of CBD products available in the market so it can be a bit tedious to find the right one.

Here are some tips when looking for CBD products.

• Full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, or isolate containing less than 0.3 percent THC
• Made from U.S.-grown hemp
• Third-party tested
• Meant to be taken orally
• Look for transparency and lab reports
• Organic
• Free of toxins

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It Takes Practice

No one amount of CBD is perfect; how much CBD you give your furry friend will depend on several factors, as we discussed in this article.

It will take some practice to find the right dosage amount that works for your dog, but do not worry; CBD is completely safe and natural. So there are no serious side-effects if your dog gets a little more or less than what is supposed to.

Just be sure to always talk to a professional and follow best practices when buying and giving CBD to your pet.