Can I Give My Dog CBD Everyday?

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Understanding CBD for Dogs

CBD is a naturally occurring compound, called a cannabinoid, produced by flowering hemp and cannabis plants. Unlike THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid responsible for marijuana’s euphoric experience, CBD is non-intoxicating and non-addictive. 

CBD is generally considered safe to consume for humans and dogs alike. While we’ll cover some side effects below, CBD is a safe and natural option for your pup. 

How Often Can You Give Your Dog CBD?

Unlike medications you would give your dog, CBD doesn’t come with set-in-stone instructions. That can be a bit frustrating. We get it. 

We’re here to help. To answer the question: Yes, you can give your dog their CBD chew or CBD oil every day. Unless they start exhibiting some negative side effects, it’s perfectly safe. In fact, we encourage daily dosing. 

Unless you’re using CBD to manage your dog’s event-specific anxieties about vet visits or thunderstorms, using CBD every day can be incredibly beneficial for your dog. 

Sleep – Keeping your dog on a daily CBD dose, even if small, can help them relax, adapt to new environments, and keep them safe and sound. 

Digestion – Adding CBD to your dog’s diet may support healthy digestive functions. This is especially true if your pup has a hard time staying regular when they’re stressed. 

Mobility – Daily CBD can be incredibly helpful for older dogs with limited mobility and joint pain. To keep your dog comfortable and active, we recommend sticking to a daily CBD regimen. 

Side Effects of Daily CBD Use

As long as you follow your product’s instructions, your dog should be just fine with daily CBD. However, with all supplements, side effects can happen. If your dog starts to exhibit the following side effects, please stop giving them CBD, get in touch with your vet, and ask for their opinion. 

  • Diarrhea – If you notice that your dog’s regularity is off after starting CBD, stop using your current product. Oil products, especially, can lead to an increased chance of diarrhea. 
  • Decreased Appetite – If you notice that your pup isn’t finishing their dinner, it could be that the CBD or oil product could be upsetting their stomach. 
  • Fatigue – If, after starting your dog on CBD, you notice that they just aren’t themselves— if they’re sluggish or disinterested, they may be reacting negatively to the CBD. 

Conclusion 

As a natural, plant-based supplement, CBD is generally well-tolerated and considered safe for humans and dogs alike. That said, you can certainly give your dog CBD every day, and it may even be beneficial to do so.

Sources

  1. Flint, Hannah E et al. “Daily dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during repeated exposure to car travel.” Journal of Animal Science vol. 102 (2024): skad414. doi:10.1093/jas/skad414
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