|
Pet Weight |
CBD Dosage |
Dosage Measurement |
|---|---|---|
|
Under 10 lbs |
1-2 mg |
1-2 drops |
|
10-30 lbs |
5-10 mg |
0.25-0.5 mL |
|
30-60 lbs |
10-20 mg |
0.5-1 mL |
|
60+ lbs |
20-30 mg |
1-1.5 mL |
Each 15 mL bottle contains 300 mg of CBD in MCT (coconut) oil, unflavored. That concentration is what the chart above is built around, so measure from this bottle, not from a different product’s dropper.
Start at the low end of your animal’s weight range. Hold that amount for several days before adjusting. If you do not see the effect you want after about a week, move up within the range rather than jumping straight to the top.
Weight is the starting point, not the whole picture
The chart gets you most of the way there. A few factors shift where in the range - or outside it - your particular animal should land.
Species metabolism. Cats process a number of compounds differently from dogs, which is why several medications that are safe for dogs are not safe for cats. Stick to the low end of the range for cats and watch closely on the first few doses.
Other medications. CBD shares liver enzyme pathways with a large share of common drugs. If your animal takes any regular medication, talk to your vet before starting, regardless of weight.
Age and organ function. Reduced liver or kidney function changes how anything is cleared from the body. Older animals and those with known liver or kidney issues should start lower and move slower.
Body condition, not just body mass. Two animals at the same weight with different body composition are not equivalent. If your animal is notably lean or overweight for its frame, ask your vet where in the range to start.
What you are addressing. A short stretch of household disruption calls for a different approach than an ongoing mobility issue. For situational stress, a single dose ahead of the event is often enough. For ongoing support, consistency matters more than the exact amount.
Additional considerations by animal type
The chart above is built for dogs and cats. A few animal types need extra care beyond the label.
|
Animal |
What to know |
|---|---|
|
Cats |
Stay at the low end of the weight range. Cats metabolize compounds differently from dogs, so treat the low dose as the default, not the floor. |
|
Small mammals under about 2 lbs |
Precise measurement is the real challenge. A drop or two is a meaningful fraction of a very small animal’s total dose, so use the dropper’s smallest graduations and confirm with your vet before starting. |
|
Horses and other large animals |
This product is not built or dosed for horses. Large animals need a different product designed and labeled for their size, and competition rules apply separately if your horse competes. |
|
Animals on medication |
Check with your vet first. The interaction question matters more than the weight bracket. |
How to introduce it
Pick a starting amount from the low end of your animal’s weight range. Give it at the same time each day. Hold that amount for at least three to five days before changing anything.
Before you start, write down two or three specific things you want to see change: fewer episodes of a behavior, better sleep, more willingness to move around. Track those, not just a general impression.
Change one variable at a time. If you adjust the amount, give it a few days before you also change the timing or add anything else.
Talk to your vet before starting, especially if your animal is on medication, is a cat, is very small, is older, or has a known liver or kidney condition. Your vet knows your animal’s weight, bloodwork, and medication list, and can tell you where in the range to begin.
This article is for general information and is not veterinary advice. Talk to your veterinarian about your individual animal. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.