CBD for Stressed Dogs

Did you know 72.5% of all dogs exhibit some type of anxiety-related behavior? One of the most important things for pet owners to remember is that every dog is different, and there are many reasons a dog can be stressed out. This is especially true for pet owners with rescue dogs — not knowing what type of life your dog experienced before adoption, and what sorts of things can stress your dog out. Even if your pet isn’t a rescue, several things can cause your dog to feel stress, like traveling, experiencing new people and/or other pets, separation anxiety, and so much more.

We know you don’t want to see your pet feeling anything less than their best. So, here are a few reasons to consider calming CBD for your dog, to help your anxious pet live a happier life.

Let’s begin by getting a better understanding of what CBD is and how CBD works on your dog’s body.

Understanding CBD: Is CBD for Dogs Safe?

CBD stands for cannabidiol, one of the natural compounds found in the cannabis sativa plant. Now, this is where things can get confusing for people, understanding the difference between hemp-derived CBD and marijuana-derived CBD. Hemp-derived CBD contains less than 0.3% THC, so you don’t have to worry about your pet having a bad experience — whereas THC-heavy marijuana is toxic for dogs. With CBD hemp oil products, your pet can safely take advantage of CBD and all of the other health-boosting cannabinoids of the plant.

We understand that safety is a major concern for pet owners considering CBD for dogs, and that’s why our CBD pet products contain all-natural ingredients and 100% organic, lab-tested CBD oil. Third-party lab testing provides a certain peace of mind, because you can go to the lab report and confirm there are no harmful chemicals or toxins in your CBD dog or cat product.

Now that we’ve covered the safety of CBD for dogs, let’s take a quick assessment of your dog’s stress levels, and then jump into how CBD can calm a nervous dog.

Is Your Dog Nervous or Stressed?

Sometimes it’s easy to mistake your dog’s nervousness for being excited. But there are some signs of stress you can look out for, to gauge whether or not your dog could use CBD to calm their nerves.

Here are some of the most common signs of stress in dogs to take note of:

• Pacing
• Whining
• Barking
• Yawning
• Shaking
• Growling
• Tucked tail
• Excessive lip licking
• Whale eyes (showing more of the white of the eye)

Now that you have a better idea of how to identify if your dog is nervous, let’s explore your dog’s endocannabinoid system and how CBD can help!

CBD, Your Dog & the Endocannabinoid System

CBD works with your dog’s endocannabinoid system to deliver a multitude of health benefits for your pet. The endocannabinoid system is a complex system that sends signals to receptors in several systems and organs in your dog’s body, helping them to maintain homeostasis, or balance. The endocannabinoid system helps to regulate some of the body’s most essential functions, including sleep, pain, stress, memory, appetite, and more. In addition to CBD’s many health and wellness benefits for your dog, CBD also delivers a calming effect that can help to settle your dog’s nerves.

Now, let’s see which CBD products you can use to help your dog when your puppy pal is having a ruff day!

Calming Your Dog With CBD

There are plenty of ways to help your dog find some calm during a stress-filled day, including health-boosting CBD products. We have multiple CBD pet products that can help soothe your dog’s nerves and help your dog live a happier life.

CBD Hemp Dog Treats for Stress & Anxiety

Adding natural CBD Dog Treats for Stress and Anxiety to your dog’s routine is a great first option to explore. Our organic hemp dog treats come in two CBD mg concentrations for all sizes and breeds of dogs. CBD Dog Treats for Stress and Anxiety are specially formulated to help calm tense nerves that come with certain situations, like fireworks, separation, or crowds.

CBD Hemp Oil for Dogs

CBD Oil for Dogs is an excellent natural option for calming dog nerves. Giving your dog CBD oil allows pet parents multiple serving options: giving your dog the oil straight from the dropper or drizzling the CBD oil in your dog’s favorite food. Either way, using CBD oil for dogs allows you to dial in the exact mg of CBD that best suits your dog’s needs.

CBD Stress & Anxiety Bundle

Our CBD for Dogs Stress + Anxiety Bundle gives you the flexibility of having both of the aforementioned CBD dog products on hand when those anxious moments occur. You have the option of small or large breed dog CBD Treats for Stress and Anxiety, plus four CBD mg potency options of CBD Oil for Dogs, and a Soothing CBD Pet Balm to protect your dog from dry, irritated skin.

Wrapping Up: CBD & Nervous Dogs

Keeping CBD on hand helps dog owners give their pet peace when tensions are highest. When you’re thinking about introducing your dog to CBD, it’s hard to know where to start. We suggest reading some of our other pet blogs to gain a better understanding of how CBD works with dogs, cats, and other pets, and what your product options are when shopping for CBD for dogs. Then, you can check out our natural CBD for pets product selection to see which products you think would be the best fit for your dog.

Keep in mind, there are plenty of CBD pet products to choose from. So, taking the time to introduce your dog to different products is a wonderful way to see what they like most!

Ready to add a little natural chill to your dog’s life? Check out our CBD for Pets Collection Page!