CBD Toxicity Levels
This is a scientific guide.
Based on the latest medical studies.
- know exactly how CBD is absorbed in dogs and cats
- learn the optimal CBD dosage tested and possible adverse effects
- find out how your pet will react to this new treatment
Let’s get started.
2019 CBD Research
Safe CBD dosage for pets
New CBD Research Published October 19, 2019
Study Results: The study suggests that CBD is not toxic to dogs or cats. (1)
CBD Dosage for Dogs and Cats: 2mg/kg of oral CBD twice daily. (2)
Our Summary: The purpose of this new CBD research is to provide a veterinary assessment of whether it is safe to give cannabidiol to healthy adult dogs and cats. (3)
Background: CBD for dogs and cats has become a popular veterinary supplement without long term safety data or information about possible adverse effects. (4)
By the numbers:
- The study was conducted for a period of 12 weeks.
- 8 healthy dogs were tested.
- 8 healthy cats were tested. (5)
CBD Dosage: Both dogs and cats received 2 mg/kg total CBD concentration orally twice daily for 12 weeks. (6)
Outcomes:
- Testing of the animals revealed that the highest concentration of CBD in the blood occurred 1.4 hours after the CBD dose in dogs and 2 hours after the CBD dose in cats.
- Blood tests showed no significant changes or negative effects from consuming CBD in either cats or dogs.
- It was determined that oral CBD administered every 12 hours was not detrimental to the health of dogs or cats. (7)
Important: The study did not test for potential benefits from giving CBD to cats or dogs. (8)
Adverse effects:
- The study did note that cats seem to absorb and eliminate CBD differently than dogs.
- Some cats exhibited adverse effects including excessive licking and head shaking while the CBD was being administered. (9)
Check out this quick video about the benefits of CBD for dogs and cats.
Study Authors:
Department of Molecular Medicine, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Proteomics and Metabolomics Facility, Colorado State University
Department of Clinical Sciences, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine
Keywords: cannabidiol; cat; dog; hemp; pharmacokinetics; toxicity
References
Deabold KA, Schwark WS, Wolf L, Wakshlag JJ. Single-Dose Pharmacokinetics and Preliminary Safety Assessment with Use of CBD-Rich Hemp Nutraceutical in Healthy Dogs and Cats. Animals (Basel). 2019;9(10):832. Published 2019 Oct 19. doi:10.3390/ani9100832
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