How Much CBD Should Large & Extra-Large Dogs Get?

You love your large or extra-large dog, and everyone around you probably loves your dog too! While large and extra-large dogs are very strong, it’s up to you to take care of your dog. You know that your large dog needs extra special care because of her large size, and you want to give her the best pet CBD on the market to support her stress levels, joints, and overall health. But so often large and extra-large dogs are overlooked by the pet CBD market. So, how do you know how much CBD to give your dog? When it comes to a CBD usage for large dogs, the general rule of thumb is 1-2 mg of CBD per 10lbs of body weight. Some people extend this rule to 1-5mg of CBD per 10lbs of body weight. While this may seem simple, CBD concentrations vary from product to product, even products within the same brand will have different levels of CBD in them. Your best bet is to follow the instructions on the package.

But what if the package doesn’t have instructions for a dog that weighs as much as your pup? In this article, we’ll discuss proper usage with Pet Releaf CBD products, how to determine the right CBD amount for your extra-large dog, and the factors that affect this decision.

What is the Correct Amount of CBD Oil for Large and Extra-Large Dogs?

Here is a usage guide for large dogs and Pet Releaf’s products formulated for large dogs.

1. Large dogs (75-100lbs)

Ultra Releaf 300 Liposomes CBD Oil: for 76 -100lbs, give .75 mL dropper daily. 

USDA Organic Daily Releaf 500 CBD Oil: for 76-100lbs, give 1.5 mL dropper daily.

Edibites for Medium & Large Dogs: for 75-100lbs, give 3, up to 4 chews, or as needed.

SENTESA Advanced Care 1800mg Tri-Active Formula CBD Capsules: for 25lbs+, give 1-2 capsules a day.

Here is a usage guide for extra-large dogs and Pet Releaf’s products formulated for extra-large dogs.

2. Extra Large dogs (100-150+lbs)

Ultra Releaf 600 Liposomes CBD Oil: for 101-150lbs, give 1 mL dropper daily. For 150lbs+ give 2 ml dropper daily.

USDA Organic Daily Releaf 700 CBD Oil: for 101-150lbs, give 2 mL dropper daily. For 150lbs+, give 2.75 ml dropper daily.

Edibites for Medium & Large Dogs: for 101-150lbs, give 4, up to 5 chews, or as needed.

SENTESA Advanced Care 1800mg Tri-Acctive Formula CBD Capsules: for 33lbs+, give 1-2 capsules a day.

How to Compute CBD Amounts for Large and Extra Large Dogs?

While it’s best to follow a product’s packaging instructions, there isn’t always a CBD amount for large breed dogs available. If the general rule of thumb is 1-2 mg per 10lbs of body weight, and your dog weighs 100lbs, a good starting point is 10-20 mg a day. Pet Releaf, for example, has 100-125lb dogs at a recommended usage of 20mg of CBD per day. If your bottle of hemp oil doesn’t have instructions for dogs the size of yours, look for how many mg of CBD each dropper contains, and go from there. If your dog’s usage is 20mg, and the dropper for your bottle of hemp oil contains 15 mg, then your dog’s usage is about 1 and 1/3 droppers. If the packaging or website doesn’t list how much CBD a full dropper contains, then take the amount of CBD the bottle contains and divide by how many servings are in the bottle. That will tell you how much CBD a full dropper contains.

Factors that Affect CBD Amounts for Large Dogs

Many factors affect how much CBD your dog needs. Some of these factors have to do with your dog and his health, and the others have to do with the CBD product you choose. Here are some of the pet-related factors that might affect your dog’s CBD amount.

1. How big is your dog?

As you can see from the chart above, as a dog’s weight increases, so do the sizes of their appropriate CBD amount. Large and extra-large dogs simply need a lot more CBD than smaller pets.

2. How healthy is your dog?

Your dog’s overall health will impact how much CBD he needs. What are your goals with using CBD? Do you want to help keep your dog in good health? Or is your pup experiencing some health issues, like allergies or mild stress? If that’s the case, the regular amount might not be enough for your pup. You’ll want to experiment by slowly increasing the amount in 5-10 mg increments until you see the results you want. 

Here are some of the CBD-related factors that will influence your dog’s CBD amount.

3. How are you giving your dog CBD?

CBD comes in a variety of forms, so you’re sure to find the right way to give CBD to your dog.

• CBD oil - Oils are generally considered the CBD gold standard and are the most cost-effective form of CBD supplementation. They can be given to your dog by mouth, or put into his food bowl, where he’ll likely lick it right up. Plus, you can adjust your dog’s usage easily with a bottle of CBD oil.
• CBD capsules - CBDl capsules are an easy, mess-free way to give your dog CBD. However, they don’t offer the usage flexibility that hemp oil does.
• Chews - CBD chews are probably the easiest way to give your dog CBD. Since they’re flavored, dogs will think they are treats and there’s no risk of them being put off by the earthy taste of straight hemp oil. Like with capsules, it is harder to adjust your dog’s CBD amount with chews. 

Also, each dog is going to process CBD a little bit differently, because each dog is physically unique. And this doesn’t even include the differences in health and lifestyle. So, two dogs who weigh the same might need very different amounts of CBD to reach their health goals.

Pet Releaf CBD for Large and Extra Large Dogs

The team at Pet Releaf loves large and extra-large dogs as much as you do! We know that big dogs deserve extra care, which is why we've formulated versions of all our high-quality CBD products specifically for large and extra-large dogs.

We offer products in different potencies and flavors to best support your dog's needs. Rest assured, all of our products are made with all-natural, full spectrum CBD sourced from sustainably grown hemp right here in the United States. Our gentle, chemical-free extraction process ensures that your dog is getting the highest quality CBD, with no heat, harmful chemicals, or toxic solvents involved.

If you're not sure where to start, our product quiz can help take the guesswork out of finding the perfect fit for your large or extra-large dog.