CBD for Dogs
All about CBD for Dogs!
Suzie (RIP), Ayla, Eevee, Nelly, and Beans, are some of the dogs who keep us company throughout the entire Suzie’s process, from helping plant, grow and harvest our hemp, to manufacturing CBD oils and treats for dogs.
Seeing our dogs bounce with playfulness and joy inspires us to do this work. Happy pups make us happy!
When Our Dogs Are Unhappy…
Sometimes, our four-legged family can be less cheerful than expected. Dogs can suffer from separation anxiety and feel stressed when their loved ones leave for work or go out without them. Other dogs get stressed with loud noises, bangs, and fireworks. Some dogs feel nauseous during travel, and carsickness is a common obstruction to happy traveling.
Additionally, dogs can suffer from joint pains and mobility problems, with one out of four dogs in the United States suffering from arthritis-related problems. Painful joints and inflammation make it difficult for dogs to get up and enjoy their walks and adventures outdoors.
Finally, and no matter how much we want our dogs to live forever, old age is inevitable. Senior dogs may require health support for better wellness and more comfortable living.
…CBD Is Our Natural Partner
When looking for holistic remedies to support your dog’s health, CBD for dogs may be the natural protection you are seeking.
Our CBD is grown on our USDA-certified organic partner farm. Vets are increasingly trying CBD for dogs because of its potential anti-inflammatory, anti-nausea, analgesic, appetite-stimulating, and anti-anxiety properties.
Suzie’s CBD Treats are tasty and contain the full beneficial properties of CBD for your pet’s health. For example, these treats may help support your dog’s mood at stressful times. Your dog may enjoy its mobility and joyful, painless walks with you for longer. If your four-legged best friend is not very hungry because they are not feeling well, Suzie’s CBD Treats may help restore their appetite.
How Does CBD Work For Dogs?
Dogs, just like humans, have an endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is responsible for keeping the body in balance. Among other things, it is tasked with regulating appetite, mood, inflammation, and pain perception.
When a function is out of sync, the ECS alerts the body by releasing endocannabinoids—cannabinoids produced by the body. These cannabinoids attach to receptors that tell cells to start fixing the problem.
How does CBD interact with this complex sequence of tasks? Since CBD found in plants is structured so similarly to the cannabinoids that are naturally produced within the dog’s body, CBD can interact with the ECS in a beneficial way to make the whole system work more effectively.
The Endocannabinoid System of Dogs
Dogs have been found to have more cannabinoid receptors in the brain than humans. This suggests that their ECS is highly active in their brain. When dogs take CBD for anxiety, for instance, the cannabinoid receptors in their brain may be highly responsive to a smaller dose of CBD to help them feel better.
The ECS also regulates pain and inflammation, both of which can be linked to several debilitating conditions. When CBD interacts with the ECS, the CBD may help fend off inflammation and the pain and discomfort it may cause.
Anxiety, stress, depression, and phobias are other common issues that decrease our dogs’ quality of life. For example, if your dog is hiding under the bed during the 4th of July celebrations, CBD for dogs may help. Thanks to its synergy with the endocannabinoid system, CBD may help brain neurotransmitters interact more effectively with serotonin and dopamine to reduce anxiety.
Benefits of CBD for Dogs
CBD may stimulate your dog’s physical health and offer mental health support, especially with aging, mobility problems, and joint pain.
CBD may also help dogs suffering from phobias, anxiety, and depression. Dogs that come from shelters or abusive homes often display mental distress. CBD may help support them as they recover and get accustomed to their new life.
Additionally, CBD may support healthy fur and skin, which is particularly helpful with dogs suffering from allergies. Dogs with digestive problems may also benefit from CBD.
CBD Dosage for Dogs
Current studies show that CBD is safe and well-tolerated by dogs. Even in doses of 60 mg/kg—twenty times the usual dose—, the most common side-effect is sedation.
As a guideline, CBD dosage for dogs depends on your dog’s weight and its overall health state.
It is generally wise to “start low, go slow”: start with a low, twice daily dosage and let CBD work its way through your dog’s system over several days. If you don’t reach the desired effect, you can slowly increase the dosage. We suggest you take notes of how your dog reacts to CBD and write down the effects until you find what works best for your pet.
We recommend starting with 1 mg of CBD per 10 pounds of body weight. One mg per 10 lbs is a conservative amount and can be adjusted as needed. An average dosage is estimated to be 1-2 mg of CBD per day per 10 pounds.
In order to have the CBD remain in your dog's system constantly, we recommend splitting up the dosage by giving your four-legged friend small quantities of CBD throughout the day. For example, if your dog weighs 40 pounds, you can divide their 4 mg serving into two doses of 2 mg each.
CBD Side Effects on Dogs
A minority of dogs may display mild side effects from CBD. These may include dry mouth, drowsiness, and occasionally loose stool. If your dog experiences any side effects, the first thing you should do is make sure you have bought your CBD from a trusted source.
The second thing you can try is to lower the dosage to let the body assimilate smaller quantities of CBD.
CBD is non-psychoactive: your dog will not get addicted to it. CBD is generally well-tolerated, and the body quickly adapts to its presence, mainly because of CBD’s smooth interaction with the ECS. However, this process can take more time for some dogs than others. Try starting at a smaller dose for a week or two before increasing the dose slowly.
Lastly, if your dog is still experiencing unwanted symptoms, reach out to Suzie’s CBD Treats. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee and are happy to help answer any additional questions or process your return.
Shop Organic CBD for Dogs at Suzie's Pet Treats
It’s worth noting that CBD oil for humans often contains artificial sweeteners and other ingredients that may be toxic for animals. Here at Suzie’s Pet Treats, we create tailor-made CBD products just for animals. The CBD strength and all ingredients we use are specifically formulated for pets, which make our oils and treats perfect for your dog’s endocannabinoid system.
Our range of CBD for dogs includes soft chews, treats, bites, peanut butter, tinctures, and topicals. We offer several CBD strengths to help you find the perfect dosage for your dog.
All our products are made with USDA organic ingredients and our hemp is grown on our USDA certified organic partner farm in Fort Collins, Colorado. To make our CBD products irresistible to dogs, we offer dog-tempting flavors such as Peanut Butter & Carob, Chicken & Turmeric, and Beef Bone Broth for our soft chews, as well as Apple, Pumpkin, Peanut Butter, and Original flavors for our CBD hearts.
We test our CBD for dogs for purity and potency at third-party labs and publish our Certificates of Analysis online.
Our goal? To help your dog feel their best with Suzie’s CBD Treats. We believe that CBD can be a great tool to help maintain their health and happy demeanor. Have confidence knowing your dog is enjoying safe, organic, and natural treats from Suzie’s.
Shop online for your dog’s CBD pet treats, CBD oils and tinctures for pets, and peanut butter to keep your pups happy and healthy!
