How CBD Oil Can Help Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety

by Amber King on July 24, 2018

When you come home to find your perfectly house trained dog left you a stinky surprise (or two) on the carpet along with the remains of a couch cushion, expensive shoe, or maybe the TV remote, there’s a good chance they have separation anxiety. If the neighbors complain of your dog’s constant barking and whining when you’re not home, that’s another sign your dog has separation anxiety. And if you worry about your dog jumping through a screened window, chewing through a door, or hurting themselves while you’re not there to watch them, it’s time to do something about their separation anxiety.

Some people have seen positive results with crate training and by leaving behind something with their scent to comfort their nervous dog, but that isn’t always enough. People who own dogs with serious anxiety issues are seeing real improvements by using CBD oil. It’s safe, all-natural, and best of all, it works.

What is CBD Oil?

Cannabis plants including marijuana and hemp are made up of over 100 compounds called cannabinoids. One of those cannabinoids, called cannabidiol (CBD), is responsible for the many healing properties of cannabis. When extracted from the plant and isolated, CBD oil is a safe and natural treatment for several different health ailments in both people and dogs. It works by bonding with the endocannabinoid system (a bodily system made up of spaced-out receptors) and initiating communication that improves immune response. The endocannabinoid system is the body’s command center for health and healing, and CBD oil is the stimulant that keeps it working in the best way.

It’s Safe For Dogs

The reason why marijuana is dangerous to dogs is another kind of cannabinoid called THC. THC is what makes you high, but CBD oil is different. CBD is non-psychoactive—meaning it doesn’t produce a high—and CBD oil derived from hemp is safe for dogs. It’s legal in all 50 states, and new research is showing evidence of its remarkable healing powers. There are only mild side effects including dry mouth and tremors, and CBD oil is now being used across the country as an all-natural treatment for dogs.