CBD Oil for Dogs With Separation Anxiety

• $20.00
• 1 mg
• Cbdoilfordogs.com

CBD oil is a natural hemp extract that contains cannabinoids – active compounds that interact with a part of dogs’ bodies called the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system helps manage homeostasis, the medical term for internal balance controlled by hormone release, inflammation, and other stress responses. Endocannabinoid receptors are found all over dogs’ bodies. When dogs take CBD oil, cannabinoids stimulate the receptors, triggering them to reduce inflammation and induce feelings of calm. Scientists from Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the UK tested the effects of CBD on stressed-out pups, to see if CBD really can help dogs with separation anxiety. They ran a study of various breeds and ages that were separated from their owners and left alone in a room for 45 minutes. The scientists also tested the effects of CBD on dogs who felt stressed during short car rides. Each of the dogs was fitted with a special chest monitor and smart collar to measure their anxiety levels during the stressful events. In addition, they were monitored by trained observers who completed behavior assessments, looking for telltale signs of anxiety such as whining, pacing, panting, yawning, and licking. The scientists split the dogs into groups: some were given a four mg/kg dose of CBD and left in the room while others were driven in the car. A second set of dogs underwent the same tests while taking a placebo oil without any CBD. When comparing the dogs who were given CBD to the placebo group, the researchers found that dogs taking CBD had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol, and were judged to be more calm and relaxed by trained observers. All the dogs became more anxious when separated from their owners. But, dogs in the placebo group were more “nervous,” “sad,” and “tense” compared to the baseline when left alone in the room. The study concluded that “dogs who received CBD were rated as being significantly less stressed, sad, tense, and uncomfortable and more explorative during the separation event than dogs who received the placebo.” So, while the dogs in the experiment still showed some signs of stress, a dose of CBD oil appeared to make them less affected by separation anxiety.