Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cannabidiol (CBD) is dosed at 2–2.5 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Cannabidiol (CBD), printed p.181 (PDF p.208). Cannabidiol (CBD) is used in dogs for Osteoarthritis pain, seizure adjunct, anxiety. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cannabidiol (CBD) in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–2.5 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term as supplement | Osteoarthritis pain, seizure adjunct, anxiety | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed, Cannabidiol (CBD), printed p.181 (PDF p.208) |
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Interacts with endocannabinoid system (CB1/CB2 receptors), TRPV1, 5-HT1A, and GPR55 receptors. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties.
Elevates ALP in dogs. Drug interactions with CYP450 substrates (NSAIDs, phenobarbital). Quality varies widely. THC content must be <0.3%. Not FDA-approved for veterinary use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cannabidiol (CBD) dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 2–2.5 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cannabidiol (CBD) in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Cannabidiol (CBD) in dogs include: Long-term as supplement. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is indicated in dogs for: Osteoarthritis pain, seizure adjunct, anxiety.
These are general warnings for Cannabidiol (CBD) across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Elevates ALP in dogs. Drug interactions with CYP450 substrates (NSAIDs, phenobarbital). Quality varies widely. THC content must be <0.3%. Not FDA-approved for veterinary use.
Why a species-specific page? Cannabidiol (CBD) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.