Understanding Dosage: How Much CBD Should You Give Your Pet?

Here at Upstate Elevator Supply Co., we’re passionate about providing the purest and safest wellness solutions and products for everyone, including our beloved furry friends! 

CBD can improve your pet’s well-being in a variety of ways — but giving them the right potency and dosage is essential. Whether your goal is to help your dog relax or provide joint relief to your cat, we’re here to guide you and help you find the perfect CBD routine for your pet.

How to Find the Right Dose of CBD for Your Pet

Pets are more sensitive to CBD than humans, so they typically need much lower amounts to feel the effects. Your pet is unique and so are their needs, so how much CBD you should give them can vary. Here are our top tips for finding the right dose of CBD for your best friend.

Always Read Product Labels

CBD pet products, such as chews, are often based on weight. Be sure to always read product labels and strictly follow the serving-size guidelines.

Go Low and Slow

When starting your dog or cat on CBD, we recommend starting small and going “low and slow.” Try the recommended dose (or even less) from the product label, then monitor your pet’s behavior and go from there. You can then gradually build up to a higher amount if necessary, making sure your pet can tolerate it. Remember, it’s better to under-dose than to overdose.

Find Your Routine

Like with any supplement, the consistency of a proper routine is key and it can take some time to see results. Try to administer CBD at the same time of day, then find and stick to a schedule that works for you and your pet. Whether it’s a chew with breakfast or an oil tincture after their nightly walk, making it a ritual can make it more calming and effective for your pet. 

Tips for Starting Your Pet on CBD

Benefits of Chews vs Oil

There are several ways you can administer CBD to your pet, all with their own potential advantages. Different products can be dosed in different ways — for example, oil can be added to their food and dosing is more flexible, so you can start small and see how they respond. On the other hand, chews are pre-dosed for convenience so you can easily bring them on a hike or while traveling. The benefit of CBD oil is the onset is quicker, taking effect in 30-60 minutes, while chews can take 1-2 hours as they pass through the digestive system and liver. 

Consult Your Vet

If you have specific questions or your pet is on regular medications, we always recommend consulting with your vet before starting CBD.

Do Your Research

You can always check out our blog posts and browse our FAQs if you want more information about CBD dosage for your pet. Still have questions? Contact one of our team members and we’d be happy to help!

Our Recommended CBD Products & Dosage for Your Pet

You can bring comfort and calm to your furry friend with Upstate Elevator’s pet CBD care line. Our pet products use the same proprietary hemp genetics found in our human products, made with Vermont-grown hemp and free of THC. View the top benefits and recommended dosage for each of our products below!

CBD Salmon Oil For Pets

• Provides support for healthy hips and joints
• Helps support a sense of calm
• Wild-caught salmon oil is loaded with EPA and DHA which are healthy and essential Omega-3 fatty acids that provide crucial nutrients for a healthy coat, skin, and body
• Oil contains 250mg of CBD with flexible dosing
• Recommended daily dose:
  • For dogs and cats 25lbs or under, use ½ dropper (4mg)
  • For dogs and cats 25-50lbs, use 1 dropper (8mg)

Hemp Chewy Joint Bites

• Provides support for connective tissue
• Eases joint stiffness due to normal daily exercise and activity
• Helps maintain healthy bone and joint functions
• Each chew contains 2.5 mg of conveniently pre-dosed, naturally occurring CBD
• Recommended daily dose:
  • For dogs up to 25lbs, ½ chew daily
  • For dogs 26-50lbs, 1 chew daily
  • For dogs 51-75lbs, 2 chews daily
  • For docs over 75 lbs, 3 chews daily
  • For cats, ½ chew daily

Hemp Chewy Calm Bites

• Helps promote a sense of calm
• Provides support for a calm disposition
• Help to manage normal, everyday stress*
• Each chew contains 2.5 mg of conveniently pre-dosed, naturally occurring CBD
• Recommended daily dose:
  • For dogs up to 25lbs, ½ chew daily
  • For dogs 26-50lbs, 1 chew daily
  • For dogs 51-75lbs, 2 chews daily
  • For docs over 75 lbs, 3 chews daily
  • For cats, ½ chew daily

Ready to Elevate Your Pet’s Health?

We want your pets to feel their very best, which is why our CBD product line is crafted with care using only the cleanest ingredients and purest cannabinoids. Gain peace of mind knowing each of our CBD pet products undergoes rigorous testing for purity and potency and are made THC-free, ensuring your furry friend receives the many benefits of CBD — minus any unwanted or overwhelming psychoactive effects. 

Browse our full CBD pet product line to explore all your options now, and reach out to one of our passionate team members or schedule a consultation if you have additional questions about dosage.