What do pet parents use CBD for?Updated 6 hours ago

Pet parents use CBD to support their dogs and cats in three main areas: mobility, calm, and skin and coat comfort. Many also use it for everyday wellness, like a healthy appetite and restful sleep. This guide covers each one and the Cannanine products that fit.

Start with the right tincture strength

CBD oil tinctures are our most popular option. They're easy to adjust, better absorbed than chews, and every strength is made for both dogs and cats. For the most serving flexibility, choose a strength based on your pet's weight.

Have pets of different sizes? Every strength is made for both dogs and cats, so one bottle can work for your whole household. Just adjust the serving for each pet's weight. Smaller pets need fewer drops, especially with higher strengths, which contain more CBD per drop. Start with the smallest serving and adjust slowly. For cats and small dogs, the 250mg is usually the easiest to measure small servings with.

See our CBD Dosing Guide for serving amounts by weight.

Prefer a chew? Our CBD chews are an easy, tasty option for picky eaters and on-the-go pets. Note: Chews are made for dogs only.

Mobility and joint comfort

For stiff or achy joints, senior pets, and active dogs who need help bouncing back after exercise.

• Tincture: Choose by weight from the table above.
• Chews for dogs: Advanced 9-in-1 Hip & Joint Chews with Broad Spectrum CBD or Bacon Flavor CBD Soft Chews
• For extra support: Pair a tincture with either of the chews above.

Tip: Joint support works best with daily use. Allow about 4 weeks to see the full effect.

Calm during stressful moments

For thunderstorms, fireworks, and other loud noises; car rides and travel; vet or grooming visits; time home alone; and pets who pace or have trouble settling down.

• Tincture: Choose by weight from the table above.
• Chews for dogs: Bacon Flavor CBD Soft Chews or CBD Mushroom Chews. 
• For extra support: Pair a tincture with either of the chews above.

Tip: For events you can plan for, give CBD about 1 to 2 hours beforehand. Try it before a big day, like the Fourth of July, so you know how your pet responds.

Skin and coat comfort

For pets with seasonal itching or sensitive skin.

• Tincture (recommended): Choose by weight from the table above. Tinctures have the fewest ingredients, which makes them the best choice for pets with food sensitivities.
• Other formats (for dogs): Honey Guard™ – Allergy & Itch Powder or Allergy & Itch Relief Chews. These don't contain CBD, but they pair well with a CBD tincture.
• For extra support: Pair a tincture with either of the options above.

Everyday wellness

Some pet parents give CBD daily to support a healthy appetite, restful sleep, and overall balance, especially as their pets age. A daily tincture, chosen by size from the table above, is the simplest way to start.

For all-around support in one chew, our CBD Mushroom Chews for Dogs combine CBD with a super mushroom blend to support comfort, relaxation, and overall wellness.

Good to know

• You can combine Cannanine products. For example, a daily tincture plus a chew for extra support. Count the total CBD from all products when working out servings.
• CBD is a supplement, not a replacement for veterinary care. Talk to your vet first if your pet has a diagnosed health condition, is recovering from surgery or illness, or takes prescription medication. CBD can interact with some medications.
• New to CBD? Start with our Beginner's Guide to CBD for Dogs & Cats.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Cannanine products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, illness, or medical condition in animals.