Yes, CBD drops for dogs exist. In fact, they are one of the best ways to introduce CBD’s wellness-packed benefits into your furry friend’s daily life. These drops come in the form of CBD pet tinctures, designed with all-natural ingredients, CBD-forward formulas, and tail-wagging chicken or bacon flavors. All you need to do is find the right dosage for your dog’s size, place a few drops on their kibble or tongue, and let the powerful nature-backed compound do its job, gifting your dog all the same benefits we’ve come to love from CBD.
But how exactly do you find the right formula for your pet? How do you know when to give your dog CBD? And how do CBD drops for dogs compare to other CBD pet products, like dog treats?
In this article, we’ll touch on CBD tinctures’ unique benefits, their dog-friendly flavors, and powerful effects on your dog’s mind, body, and tender-lovin’ soul. But first, let’s educate the beginners on what this potent, hemp-based compound is, what it does, and why it’s a staple in many humans’ wellness regimens.
What Is CBD?
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound native to all cannabis plants. Inside our products, for humans and doggos, we use hemp-based extract. Hemp naturally touts bristling levels of CBD rivaled by trace levels of THC: cannabis’ notorious psychoactive compound. All of our CBD pet products contain broad spectrum CBD, a type of extract that has had its trace levels of THC whittled down to undetectable amounts, letting your pet enjoy all the non-psychoactive benefits of CBD. So, when you grab CBD products for dogs from CBDfx, you don’t have to stress about your doggo ingesting active levels of THC.
Like all the other 100+ cannabinoids bustling inside the hemp plant, CBD uniquely interacts with a special system in your body—a system that dogs also have.
Your Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a recently discovered cell-signaling system that tethers different systems and organs together, regulating essential functions, like sleep, mood, energy, appetite, and more. This network’s receptors bind with natural endogenous compounds, called endocannabinoids, to relay messages between systems, all to retain homeostasis, or balance, in the body.
When this system isn’t functioning at its fullest potential, you’ll probably feel it. That’s where cannabinoid-packed products come into the picture. These hemp-based products carry a wide range of cannabinoids that uniquely interact with your body’s ECS.** When these compounds engage with your ECS receptors, they bolster the system’s functions, leading to a cascade of wellness benefits for your mind and body.** This is how CBD delivers its patented benefits to you (and your doggo).
Your Dog’s Endocannabinoid System
Believe it or not, your dog has an endocannabinoid system that’s just as robust as yours. In fact, dogs and humans aren’t the only ones with this system; all animals, including vertebrates and invertebrates, have endocannabinoid systems. Like in humans, these systems help regulate sleep, mood, energy, appetite, and more. When these systems aren’t operating properly, chances are your dog can feel it. That’s where CBD oil for dogs comes into the frame.
CBD’s Benefits for Doggos
When they take a CBD-infused supplement, your dog can experience the cascade of wellness benefits you and I feel when we take a CBD gummy or puff on a CBD vape; these effects, however, come in the form of delicious, nutrient-backed dog treats or bacon- and chicken-flavored tinctures.
But what exactly are these dog-friendly benefits for Fido? What does CBD offer your nervous, tense dog—other than a tasty, tail-wagging treat?
Easing Stress
CBD is popular for its calming, soothing effects that span from the mind and body. Many adults rely on CBD to help them stave off stress or settle their minds before bed. And with dogs, these effects are awfully similar. CBD provides your pupper a little help to quell their nervous, rambunctious energy, whether that be when you leave them home alone or when the neighborhood is decked out in July 4th fireworks or persistent Halloween trick-or-treaters. CBD helps them settle in for a calmer, more Zen-filled state of mind.
If you’re looking to use CBD to help moderate your dog’s stress levels, be sure to give them a serving of CBD oil an hour or two before a stressful event. This will give the compound time to digest and absorb into their system, before flooding their ECS receptors with powerfully potent cannabinoids.**
Soothing Hips & Joints
Joint issues are, unfortunately, fairly common for most dogs, regardless of breed. Typically, these issues stem from your dog’s genetics, size, age, activity level, and diet. For many dogs, these issues can be reversed through diet and exercise. For others, they are a symptom of a larger issue.
CBD oil, with its naturally soothing effects, can help offset the minor aches and pains associated with canine joint pain.** Plus, in pet products like our CBD Dog Treats: Hip & Joint Chews, we accompany CBD oil with additional, healthful ingredients to massage your dog’s hips and joints. Ingredients like chondroitin and glucosamine help naturally soften minor joint pain. Plus, we add antioxidant powerhouses like turmeric into the formula for an added layer of paw-worthy benefits.
If you’d like to spoil your dog with the benefits of CBD for hip and joint pain, you can add one of our naturally flavored Hip & Joint Chews to their kibble, or let them eat the treat straight up. Depending on your dog’s size, you may need to spoil them with two treats daily, split up between breakfast and dinner.
Daily Boost of Delicious Wellness
Typically, when looking after their dog’s wellness, pet parents will prioritize daily walks, off-leash play time, behavioral training, and ample quality time to show their dog love and attention. While these pet practices are essential to raising a healthy, happy dog, there may still be some gaps in your dog’s nose-to-tail wellness. That’s where CBD products for dogs come into the picture. These products, packed with powerful, all-natural cannabinoids and pet-friendly ingredients, help fill the gaps in your dog’s daily routine, providing them a boost of wellness morning, noon, or night.
The best way to use CBD to boost your dog’s daily wellness is by treating your pupper to CBD treats daily, whether with their breakfast or dinner—or as a standalone treat. Using CBD daily helps your dog accrue all the benefits CBD offers day after day, building their wellness reservoir with health-happy compounds, like cannabinoids, antioxidants, and more.
CBD for Canines
If you’d like to introduce pet-friendly CBD products into your dog’s daily regimen, it’s always best to speak with your veterinarian first. Your vet will know the ins and outs of your dog’s condition, their breed specialties, and challenges unique to your dog. They’ll also be able to steer you toward CBD products made with organic hemp extract and non-GMO ingredients. Luckily, your internet sleuthing has already led to one such brand. Now, it’s only best to get your vet’s approval.
Once you do, you can choose from two different types of hemp-based CBD products for dogs: CBD dog treats and CBD dog drops. Both offer the same wellness-backed benefits in a few different formulas and product options.
CBD Dog Treats: Hard or Soft Chews
First, packed with a consistent dose of 20 mg broad spectrum CBD per chew, our hard and soft chew CBD dog treats deliver a wide range of benefits for soothing your dog’s nerves, massaging their hips and joints, and revitalizing their skin and coat. In each formula, we combine the potent powers of broad spectrum CBD with ingredients like tryptophan to calm your dog’s jitters, chondroitin to rejuvenate their hips and joints, and omega-3 to promote dermal and follicular health.
Our dog treats come in three formulas, each with a hard and soft chew option:
If you’d like to add a CBD dog treat to your dog’s daily regimen, here’s a proper dosing guide.
| Dog’s Weight. | CBD Dog Treats Dosage* |
| Dogs up to 25 lb. | ½ CBD treat daily* |
| Dogs 26–50 lb. | 1 CBD treat daily* |
| Dogs 51–100 lb. | 2 CBD treats daily* |
| Dogs over 100 lb. | 3 CBD treats daily* |
*Or, as recommended by your veterinarian.
CBD Oil for Dogs
Another way to add CBD into your dog’s daily life is with the help of CBD pet tinctures. For humans, tinctures are a fun, convenient way to customize their desired dose. All tinctures come with a dropper attached to the lid, letting you measure out just the right amount of CBD oil. In all our CBD tinctures, for dogs and their owners, we use coconut-derived MCT oil. This is a natural, healthy fatty oil that’s rich in omega-3. Plus, it helps the cannabinoids absorb better into your system—a benefit native to all hemp-based tinctures.
If you’d like to add CBD oil to your dog’s daily regimen, here’s a helpful chart to break down which strength to order based on your pupper’s size.
| Strength | Recommended for … |
| 250 mg Bottle | Small breeds (up to 20 lbs.) |
| 500 mg Bottle | Medium breeds (20 lbs. – 60 lbs.) |
| 1000 mg Bottle | Large Breeds (60 lbs. – 100 lbs.) |
| 2000 mg Bottle | Extra strength (over 100 lbs.) |
CBD Pet Drops vs. Pet CBD Treats
Now, while both offer your doggo the same benefits for nose-to-tail wellness, dog treats and tinctures come with a few distinct differences, like their dosing, formulas, and administration options.
Dosing
All of our dog treats come formulated with 20 mg of broad spectrum CBD per chew. No matter the formula or the soft or hard chew option, 20 mg of CBD is packed inside each and every chew. While this can be great for pet parents who want a consistent dose of CBD for their dog’s daily wellness routine, it might not be perfect for those who need a more customizable dose.
That’s where pet CBD tinctures come in handy. Depending on the milligram bottle you purchased, pet tinctures let you dial in a more specific dose of CBD to meet your dog’s unique requirements.
Formulas
But on that same note, pet tinctures don’t come with the same varied formulas as dog treats. Rather, we offer pet tinctures in two flavors (bacon and chicken), packing each flavor with the same all-natural, vegan, and human-grade ingredients. If you would like to pamper your dog with the benefits of CBD while also spoiling them with additional healthful compounds, our collection of CBD dog treats may be better suited for your dog’s needs.
Administration
Now, while you can add either a CBD dog treat or CBD tincture to your dog’s breakfast or dinner kibble, you can also give either to your dog as a standalone treat. Just call your dog over, ask them to sit, and reward them with their favorite CBD treat. All you have to do is shake the bag, entice your pupper, reach in for a treat, and let them chow down. Tinctures are sometimes a little trickier. But, they let you be a little more precise with your dog’s dosing. So, it really is up to you.
How to Give Your Dog CBD Oil
If you’ve settled on CBD oil tinctures for your pupper, here are two ways to give ’em the lip-lickin’, tail-waggin’ benefits of hemp!
Kibble Topper
Once you scoop out your dog’s breakfast or dinner, measure out a dose of CBD oil from the tincture bottle. If your dog is new to CBD, maybe start with half of a dose or less. Our pet tinctures contain broad spectrum CBD, which has had all THC levels whittled down to undetectable levels. So, you won’t have to worry about your doggo experiencing the unwanted psychoactive effects of THC. Still, start with a low dose to see how your dog reacts before working your way up to a higher serving.
Once the CBD oil is on your dog’s kibble, let them feast!
Straight Up
With tinctures, you can just administer the CBD oil into your dog’s mouth, letting them lap up and lick their lips afterward. Our pet tinctures come with a safe, plastic dropper, unlike the firm glass ones in our human CBD tinctures. So, you don’t have to worry about potential breaks or chips coming off the dropper.
Check Out These CBD Products for Dogs
If you’d like to add a CBD tincture into your doggo’s daily life, here are two great options!
CBD Oil for Dogs
First, our CBD Oil for Dogs comes in a delicious, tail-wag-worthy bacon flavor that perks the ears of even the pickiest eaters. This tincture exclusively uses broad spectrum CBD mixed with coconut-derived MCT oil and natural bacon flavoring to give your canine CBD’s swell of wellness benefits. Just give this to your dog before a stressful event, after a long day at the park, or whenever you’d like them to find their inner Zen. It’s available in four strengths for all sizes of puppers.
CBD Dog Tincture
And then, there’s our CBD Dog Tincture that touts the same sensational formula and strength options but with a tasty, all-natural chicken flavor. Like our entire line of CBD products, this CBD tincture for pets is made with organic hemp and all-natural, non-GMO ingredients. Just call your dog over, crack open the lid, and let the subtle chicken aromas infiltrate their senses, beckoning them to be on their best behavior.
Parting Thoughts
Now, with all that said, are CBD drops better than CBD treats? Well, you might be barking up the wrong tree here. Why not ask your dog what they prefer? Dogs are interesting, picky, social, and amazing creatures, capable of depth and subtleties unfamiliar to us. So surely, they will have a preference. Luckily, you now have all the intel on the best-tasting and best-made CBD products for dogs. Let’s see what they think.
Also, tell your dog we said hi!
