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My senior dog needs high CBD for pain. Is this dosage safe for her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 80 lbs

80 lb dog 16 yo had great difficulty getting up without crying. Was on carprovet 75mg 2xday . No longer worked. Started CBD full spectrum oil but having to give huge dose to control pain and be able to get out for short walks. Taking 1 month now. No adverse effects. Alert , happy, no diarrhea, gets up an E d down easier no crying. Have to give her 20mg as much as 4 or 5 x a day. Does drink more water. I realize at 16 her time is short but want her to be comfortable. Am I harming her

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2020

There have not been enough studies done on dogs with CBD oil to know if it will have harmful long term effects or not so there is no way to answer your question with 100% certainty. In my opinion, if it is helping her, keep giving it so that she can be comfortable.

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