So you read How Can CBD Help My Dog? (Part 1) and you decided to come back for more. In How Can CBD Help My Dog? (Part 2) you will find out more details regarding giving your pet CBD.

Before giving CBD to your pets, it is important to visit with your local veterinarian to discuss if your pet would benefit from CBD. A perfectly healthy pet might not need to take CBD every day. CBD may also interact with medications your pets take. In addition, only high-quality CBD products should be given to your pets. CBD products that accidentally contain more than the .03% THC may be harmful to them.  If pets consume high levels of THC, they may be subject to THC poisoning. Signs of THC poisoning in animals include trouble standing and walking, vomiting, lethargy, dilated pupils, vocalization, and a decrease in breathing. It would be best to find product that certify 0.0% of THC to be safe you are not putting your pet at risk.

When shopping for CBD products, make sure that you do not buy CBD products formulated for humans, only pet formulated products. Even with pet products, keep a close eye on ingredients that could be toxic for pets such as xylitol, a sugar-free sweetener that can be fatal for dogs.                                                                                                                                                                          

Also, buy products that list the concentration of CBD per serving. Some companies may skip this step and only list the concentration per bottle instead of including a serving size that clarifies how much CBD is in every serving. Products that list the amount of CBD per serving make it easier to measure your pet’s dosage.

Looking for certification that the products are quality-made is important, too. Companies should be lab testing to ensure the products have quality ingredients, broad-spectrum/full-spectrum CBD, and very little THC (.03% or below). A company that does both in-house and third-party lab testing is ideal. The lab testing for a batch of products produces a Certification of Analysis (COA) that reports THC levels, Cannabinoid profile/potency, and the amount of heavy metals, pesticides, terpenes, and microbial impurities detected. Companies will either provide a link to a COA on their website or have one available for customers upon request.

For pet-owners looking to purchase quality CBD products for their four-legged friends, Tree of Life Seeds has pet oil tincture drops and pet chews available. Their pet drops contain 250 mg Phytocannabinoid-rich CBD oil per bottle and can help alleviate anxiety, pain, nausea, seizures and other symptoms your pet may have without making them sick from THC. The drops can be given to your pet by mouth or with food. The dosage for the pet drops depends on your pet’s weight. Here is a chart for measuring a dosage (1-2 times daily) for your pet:

• ¼ dropper up to 20 lbs.- 2.5 mg.
• ½ dropper up to 40 lbs.- 5 mg.
• ¾ dropper up to 60 lbs.- 7.5 mg.
• 1 dropper up to 80 lbs.- 10 mg.

If your pet would rather have their CBD in the form of an enticing treat, you could give them the CBD Oil Pet Chews. These chews are beef-flavored and contain 2 mg of CBD per chew and comes in a 120 mg bottle. The oil contained in the pet chews is nano-emulsified for maximum absorption, meaning that your pet gets the full benefits of CBD.

We hope you found this article How Can CBD Help My Dog? (Part 2) helpful. If you didn’t already make sure that you check out Can CBD Help My Dog? (Part 1).