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Ideal Dosage of CBD To Be Given to Your Dog

Cannabidiol also known as CBD, helps relieve pain and chronic disease in pets, moreover it is also used as anti-inflammatory oil. In 2018, in Farm Bill hemp derived products were legalized and they are to be used as per the federal and state law. A cannabis-based therapies contains a wide range of biological molecules. All these molecules work well together.

Whereas western medicines contain isolated molecules, which has a single target. CBD increases the quality of life of dogs.

Leanna Organics is a store in West minster providing CBD oil for pets. Our products are made with organic ingredients providing purest form of CBD. The products are third party tested and are affordable. We deliver our products at Colorado-Westminster, Broomfield, Denver, Thornton,and Northglenn.

The usage of cbd for dogs is a must to treat arthritis, cancer, seizures, epilepsy and Cushing’s diseases. An extra dose or situational dose can be given in situation to calm dogs if they are facing thunderstorm anxiety, firework anxiety, separation anxiety, car rides or travel.

The usage of CBD continuously for dogs is a must to treat arthritis, cancer, seizures, epilepsy and Cushing’s diseases. An extra dose or situational dose can be given in situation to calm dogs if they are facing thunderstorm anxiety, firework anxiety, separation anxiety, car rides or travel.

The correct dosage to be given of CBD to dogs can be determined by asking the veterinaries or prescribed dosage specifies by CBD manufacturers or research done on the dosage.

  • Research Recommend Dosage

There is not much research on the exact dosage to be given to dog. One research published in 2018, shows giving dogs 2 mg of CBD oil per kg of body weight of dog ever 12 hours to reduce the pain of arthritis and increase mobility.

Another research published in 2020 shows that 1-2 mg of CBD oil per kg of body weight every 12 hours benefits the dog. It is also concluded that dosage is different for every dog some need 0.3 mg per kg of body weight while some required 4.12 mg.

  • Veterinaries Recommend Dosage

The vets can lose their license and penalties for advising CBD to the clients in some states. Still a veterinarian suggested giving 1 mg CBD per 10 pounds of body weight every 12 hours.

There is no life threatening side effect of CBD. The most common side effects experienced by dogs are diarrhea and sedation. These side effects can occur even if low dosage is given to dog.

The CBD dosage for your dog:

Some of the factors to be considered are your dogs age, disease, metabolism, current health and wellness. The trial and error method is advisable for determining the ideal dosage for your dog. Also start by giving small dose and then increase it till you see any result.

Some advice on how to use CBD oil:

Shake the CBD oil before its use then apply it on the gums of dogs for best absorption. To prevent contamination it is best to clean the dropper, it is to be stored in cool and dark place.If CBD is used continuously divide the daily dose into two or three doses throughout the day. For better absorption, it is recommended to give CBD with fatty food.

At last it is you who knows your pet well. If you have a high quality CBD oil with organic ingredients, you will feel more confident and at ease while giving the dose.