How much CBD oil should I give my dog?

How much CBD oil should I give my dog?

Proper dosage is important when considering hemp CBD for your dog. When beginning any supplement or medicine, maintaining proper dosing will be important. Cannabinoids like CBD are a very valuable and non-psychoactive compound inside the cannabis and hemp plants. CBD may assist dogs, cats, and other pets with inflammation, aches and discomforts and stress from everyday activities. It is important to know how much CBD oil that you should give your dog.

Figuring out the right dosage for your dog when administering CBD can sometimes be complicated. Hemp Well has made it easy by providing dosage recommendations on each product label based on your dog's weight.Dosage With CBD Oils

Hemp Well manufactures CBD oil available for dogs and cats and in various forms including CBD tinctures. We suggest administering all of our products orally and twenty minutes before mealtime, ideally under the tongue.

 

Dosage With CBD Treats (soft chews)

Hemp Well manufactures CBD treats in a soft chew form available for dogs. We suggest administering our Hemp Relief Dog Chews twenty minutes before mealtime.

 

Dosage Instructions (up to 25 pounds):
1 soft chew daily = 3 mg of CBD

Dosage Instructions (20 - 50 pounds):
2 soft chew daily = 6 mg of CBD

Dosage Instructions (51-100 pounds):
4 soft chew daily = 12 mg of CBD

Dosage Instructions (over 101 pounds):
5 soft chew daily = 15 mg of CBD

 

 

Nobody enjoys the taste of supplements or medicine. Dogs are no different. Use simple tricks like rewards after administering Hemp Well. A game of fetch. But just not food as reward for administering. In order to absorb the most amount of actives in hemp oil your body does not need competition from food digesting in the stomach. Remain patient and get Fido used to taking CBD oil. You may be surprised to hear that most dogs enjoy the light nutty taste of Hemp Well.

 

Dosage Instructions (under 20 pounds):
1 full eyedropper (1 mL) = 1.67 mg of CBD

Dosage Instructions (20 - 50 pounds):
2 full eyedroppers (2 mL) = 3.34 mg of CBD

Dosage Instructions (over 50 pounds):
3 full eyedroppers (3 mL) = 5.01 mg of CBD

 

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Written by Thomas Bowers

Author bio: Hemp Well’s editorial team writes pet wellness articles using Hemp Well product knowledge, label directions, customer questions, and responsible hemp education.

Reviewed by Hemp Well Product & Quality Team

Reviewer bio: Reviewed for product accuracy, claim discipline, label consistency, and Hemp Well quality standards.

Last reviewed September 15, 2025

Veterinary note: This article is educational and is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or advice from your veterinarian. Veterinary credentials are listed only when a specific veterinary reviewer is named.

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Editorial policy: Hemp Well content is written to help pet parents understand pet hemp products, serving-size considerations, product formats, quality standards, and safer shopping decisions. We avoid disease-treatment claims and update articles when product labels, regulations, or available guidance changes.

Veterinary note: Hemp Well educational content is not veterinary medical advice. If your pet has a medical condition, takes medication, is pregnant, intended for breeding, or symptoms worsen, consult your veterinarian before starting or continuing any supplement.

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