Can you give your pet CBD? Are there doses you can take? These questions all relate to whether or not CBD is legal in your state and in the pets’ community.
CBD is not a drug in any way, but many veterinary schools teach about its benefits in pets. Some schools even recommend it as an added supplement.
However, it is still illegal to sell CBD to consumers, which is why some vet schools do not include it in their curriculum. Most accredited vet schools now only talk about its effects on humans due to being legal in all states.
This article will go into more detail about how CBD works and what dosage ranges it should be used at for human benefit.
How to determine the right dosage for your pet
There are several ways to determine the right dosage for your pet. Some ways to determine the right dosage is to multiply their weight by their daily activity level, or to divide their length by its daily activity level.
The length of a pet is usually around three times its size, so it can be tricky to tell if a dog or a cat will benefit more from a dose or two of CBD, or one hundred milligrams. Many times, the middle dose is best!
When CBD is first prescribed for your pet, it is important to start with a low dose. Most pets do not feel anything when CBD is introduced at a low level and they respond well. Once they do show signs of improvement, then you can increase the dose by about half of what you were taking.
The different forms of CBD
There are two main kinds of CBD: industrial and medical. Industrial CBD is made from hemp, but the CBD chains have removed the THC aspect that makes it illegal.
In recent years, medical CBD has been popular due to its effects on human health. There are many ways to administer it, including in products for dogs.
Some manufacturers claim that their product is as effective as an actual drug, and some even market it as a “miracle” drug that helps with everything! As we mentioned earlier, dogs do not have the same side effects with humans’ medications, so many doctors now recommend this kind of medication for dogs.
Unfortunately, not all dog treats contain real CBD or are equally effective at helping dogs with pain and inflammation.
The CBD pet market
There is a pet market industry that exists largely online. Heavily regulated, it is not for the faint of heart. Most enter through the veterinary system, as they have a breeding center that offers this service.
Many in the community feel comfortable dealing with these unknowns due to the popularity of the CBD pet trade. As with humans, those who are advanced in their wellness may use CBD for medical reasons.
As we discuss here, CBD is not an effective treatment for many common conditions in cats, so this will be a major focus of this article. However, there are some cases where CBD may be helpful, and you may be able to find it at a local store or online.
This article will take you through one step at a time show you how to find the right CBD dosage for your cat and help you understand if it is suitable.
Pet owners should understand the potential benefits of CBD
There are many ways to get CBD for your pet. You can buy it from a pet supply store or online, in capsule form, or as a tincture.
It can be found in some human over-the-counter medications, like ibuprofen. Or it can be purchased as a dietary supplement.
Either way, you must ensure your pet is getting enough CBD to make a difference before you ask questions about any positive effects. Most people find that their first pet is just not going to be on something until they learn how to properly dose it.
There are several ways to give your pet CBD. Tablets are the most common way pets receive the drug. Some foods contain CBD and others do not, but all have to be placed in front of the dog or cat for it to receive it.
Understanding the dosage of your pet
There is no one right or wrong dosage of CBD for pets. As mentioned before, there are two main ways of treating pain and anxiety in dogs: with medications or supplements, or with CBD.
Most human drugs are available as a combination of a CBD-only product and a non-CBD product. This is called a “full spectrum” drug, which includes both the non-CBD component and the CBD component.
Depending on the drug, your dog may be able to get the same effect as a human by taking just the CBD alone, or she might require a stronger dose than that of a human. Many people find that giving their dogs less than what they can get away with is not helpful, but taking it herself and being aware of what strength medicine you’re using is important.
Speak with your vet before giving your pet CBD
any CBD product, even CBD for humans is not intended for pets. Though it may be safe at human doses, the effects on pets are still unknown.
Mostvetically, pets may not experience the same effects as people do when taking CBD. For example, a pet may not understand what CBD is used for or how it works.
Consider the whole plant oil version of CBD
A whole plant oil version of CBD is more complex than a simple CBD dose. There are more compounds in the plant than there is in human CBD, so there are different dosing rates of the drug.
Some people claim that using the full oil provides more benefits due to its greater depth of effects. However, if your pet does not seem comfortable with CBD, then a reduced dose of oil is all you need!
Most pet schools recommend around 20–30 mL (1–2 tablespoons) of oil for small dogs and 30–40 mL (1 tablespoon) for large dogs. If your dog is very active or seems healthy, then increase the dosage by 10% to get the same effect as a larger dose.
Monitor any changes in your pet after giving them CBD
Your dog or pet may appear more energetic or excited when you give them CBD, but it may also result in more anxious or harder to trust behaviors. This is known as side effect drug therapy.
Any change in behavior or energy level should be monitored closely to determine whether it passes away and what caused it to occur. It is highly important to know the source of CBD for this reason.
Most recently, there has been a lot of media hype about pets that are affected by opioid abuse. These medications can look like plain old CBD, but are actually not because they come from industrial hemp plants not found in the United States.
For this reason, most veterinary schools now have classes on finding the right dosage of CBD for your pet and how to use it.
