TOP 4 Ways To Give CBD To Your Pet

CBD oil is a natural supplement that can potentially help your pet with various canine health problems, including anxiety, pain, and inflammation.

CBD for pets comes in different forms, such as treats, oils, drops, etc. If you’re new to using CBD with your pets and want some advice on how to give it to them, read on. In this guide, I’ll be covering some common ways to administer CBD to your pets, recommended dosage, and what to expect from the options.

Let’s cut to the chase… 4 Easy Ways to Administer CBD to Your Pet

Among the several ways you can administer CBD to your pets, I’ll quickly discuss four easy ways around CBD doses for cats and dogs.

#1. Direct Oral Application From the Dropper

Many pet parents prefer using CBD tincture because of its straightforward administration. Tinctures are commonly available in bottles with a plastic dropper. The dropper helps you get a more accurate measurement during dosing. To administer with a dropper, simply squirt the appropriate amount of the oil on your pet’s tongue, down their throat, or sublingually – i.e., beneath the tongue.

These doses are immediately absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the sublingual glands beneath the tongue. Giving your pets CBD sublingually is thought to deliver the fastest-acting effects. The effects may begin to set in as fast as 5-10 minutes after dosage varies by pet.

#2. Mix CBD Oil into Meals and Treats

If your pet resists feeding from a dropper, no worries – you can also administer CBD through your pet’s treats and foods. Drop the appropriate amount into your pet’s food and mix thoroughly.

Although there are several CBD oil flavors, flavorless products are your best bet since they won’t interfere with your pet’s food’s original taste. For hard kibbles, drop the oil on the treat and leave to soak in before administering to your pets.

With this method, you’ll have to wait for at least, say, 30 minutes before the effects begin to trickle in. The delayed effect is because the CBD compounds would go through the normal digestive process before being deposited into the bloodstream.

#3. Mix in Your Pet’s Drinking Water

Sublingual and oral CBD administration can be a hassle for that picky pet. If you can relate, then consider mixing CBD oil into drinking water. Since quality CBD products have almost no taste or odor, your pets will ignorantly consume the drinking water.

Drop in the appropriate CBD oil amount into their drinking bowl and stir to mix thoroughly. That said, this method works best if your dog drinks plenty of water regularly. Note that diluting CBD in water reduces the concentration and potency of doses. Your pets may need to gulp enough CBD-infused water to get a noticeable effect. If your dog is super-thirsty and would lap a bowl of water at a sitting, then mixing CBD in their water is your surest bet.

#4. CBD Treats or Chew

If it ever feels like your furry friends desire something yummy, go for CBD-infused treats and chews. These tastes are almost always irresistible to cats and dogs of all breeds and ages. CBD treats for pets are specially baked with your pet’s taste bud in mind. They come in different delightful flavors like baked cheese.

Treats and chews are usually packaged in resealable bags, making them super convenient for your travels, vet trips, pet walks, and practically any expedition you wish to embark on with your pet. Dosage can be pretty straightforward with treats, as they contain pre-measured CBD concentrations. Based on your pet’s weight, the dosage recommendations on products’ labels will guide you on how many kibbles to administer.

What’s the Right CBD Dosage for My Pets?

Regardless of your preferred CBD form, it’s important to know the right dosage to use on your pets. Remember, there are no universal CBD doses. Although the directions on product labels are usually helpful guides, you may require some personal experimenting over time to find a more tailored dosage for your pets.

Here are important factors that’ll determine how much CBD your pet should be having, including:

Body mass

Product concentration

The reason(s) for giving the pet the CBD

It’s important to know your pet’s weight when giving them CBD

The rule of thumb says to administer between 1 to 3 mg of CBD per 10 pound’s body weight. That means, for instance, a 30lbs German Shepherd can begin with 3mg CBD and [as needed] gradually work it up to 9mg. Do you know your pet’s weight in Kg? If yes, then one simple logic to find the appropriate dosage limits it to multiply 0.5 by your pet’s actual weight in Kilogram. So, for example, a 10kg dog will need about 5mg of CBD per dosage – twice daily.

Or would you prefer to calculate in pounds? Pets 20 pounds or less will require about 2.5 mg for each ml of a 75mg CBD Pets from 21 to 50 lbs will require roughly 5 mg for each ml of a 150 mg CBD container Pets from 51 to 75 lbs will require about 10mg for each ml of 300mg CBD container Pets 75 lbs and above will require around 20 mg per ml of a 600mg CBD oil bottle.

Remember that the bigger the pet, the higher the required dosage, and vice versa.

Any Side Effects of CBD Oil in Pets?

Note that pets react differently to CBD doses. The safety rule says to begin with low doses and work up the amounts until the desired effect is noticeable.

Although CBD is thought safe and widely tolerated in pets, a few pet parents have recorded some negligible side effects. Possible effects may include: Drowsiness Dry mouth Soft stool Increased thirst However, most of these reactions have been traced to extreme doses and the use of low-quality CBD products. Also, consciously avoid products with THC concentration, as research shows that even trace amounts of THC can be lethal in pets.

Finding a Top-Quality CBD Product Your Pets Love

As pet parents, we understand how annoyingly picky our four-legged companions can be. So, before brainstorming an easy way to give CBD to your dog, ensure you’ve done your homework to know your pet’s favorite product and flavor. This will make administration effortless and even fun. CBD is available in different flavors, including chicken nuggets, coconut-infused CBD oil, salmon, bacon, peppermint, lavender, etc. These flavors are intended to mask CBD’s bland taste. That said, note that most additional flavors are synthetic and may cause irritations and allergies, creating more health problems for your pets.

Hence, it’s always safer to go for flavorless CBD products like Yuki Living’s Pet CBD Drops.

You can be pretty flexible about administering CBD to your dogs and cats. The dosage options are many – you can mix into their foods/treats, administer orally or sublingually with a dropper, or dilute into their drinking water.

Regardless of you and your pet’s preference, they’ll still enjoy the support of CBD – in the end, that’s what matters most. Are you still unsure which option is best for your pet, or do you wish to explore more ways to give your pet an enjoyable CBD experience?

Feel free to discuss with us or check out our premium CBD for pets products to see which is best for adorable furry beings.