Date Published

02.05.23

Journal Author

Jasely Molina

Everything You Need to Know About CBD For Dogs

A funny cartoon of a dog sign saying "beware of dog"

As people have become more comfortable with taking CBD to reduce their anxiety and promote a better quality of life, many have wondered if there’s something their dogs can take to also reduce their anxiety and improve their pet’s overall health and wellbeing.

If your dog’s scared of taking a bath, its own shadow or loud noises — or if they’re in constant, chronic pain, struggling to sleep or experiencing bad nausea: Here’s everything you need to know about CBD for dogs.

As people have become more comfortable with taking CBD to reduce their anxiety and promote a better quality of life, many have wondered if there’s something their dogs can take to also reduce their anxiety and improve their pet’s overall health and wellbeing.

If your dog’s scared of taking a bath, its own shadow or loud noises — or if they’re in constant, chronic pain, struggling to sleep or experiencing bad nausea: Here’s everything you need to know about CBD for dogs.

A graphic of The Holding Company's K9 CBD tincture with the word "woof" in the background

Is it Safe for Dogs to Consume CBD?

Let’s dive in and address the elephant in the room: Yes, CBD is safe for dogs. Due to the unfortunate negative stigmas surrounding cannabidiol, many are apprehensive about taking CBD, much less allowing their dogs to consume. However, worry not, CBD is perfectly safe to use and it’s actually well tolerated by dogs.

Let’s dive in and address the elephant in the room: Yes, CBD is safe for dogs. Due to the unfortunate negative stigmas surrounding cannabidiol, many are apprehensive about taking CBD, much less allowing their dogs to consume. However, worry not, CBD is perfectly safe to use and it’s actually well tolerated by dogs.

A graphic of The Holding Company's K9 CBD tincture with the word "woof" in the background

What are the benefits of giving dogs CBD?

Let’s face it: Sometimes life can be ruff, but there are several notable potential benefits of CBD to help dogs navigate through their daily lives — especially through stressful situations and environments. Some of these benefits include:

  1. 1. Anxiety & Stress Relief:

    CBD is often known for its calming effects, which is ideal for dogs who struggle with social anxiety, separation anxiety, fear of loud noises and other types of anxiety. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study where they gave dogs CBD chews prior to stress-inducing events to see whether it reduces the dog’s anxiety — noting a 83% decrease in stress and anxiety-linked behavior at the end of the study.

  2. 2. Pain Relief:

    The last thing we want to see is our furry friends in pain. CBD can help reduce inflammation and chronic pain. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine conducted several CBD studies on dogs who suffered from osteoarthritis (nearly 60% of dogs experience a level of arthritis in their lifetime) and noted that “more than 80% of the dogs [in the study] with osteoarthritis experienced a decrease in pain, allowing them to be more comfortable and active.”

  3. 3. Promoting better digestive health:

    If your dog likes to steal a bite of your pizza, snacks and shoelaces while you’re not looking, then their digestive health might be a bit shaky. CBD is known for reducing nausea, bloating and other discomforts linked to poor digestive health.

Let’s face it: Sometimes life can be ruff, but there are several notable potential benefits of CBD to help dogs navigate through their daily lives — especially through stressful situations and environments. Some of these benefits include:

  1. 1. Anxiety & Stress Relief:

    CBD is often known for its calming effects, which is ideal for dogs who struggle with social anxiety, separation anxiety, fear of loud noises and other types of anxiety. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study where they gave dogs CBD chews prior to stress-inducing events to see whether it reduces the dog’s anxiety — noting a 83% decrease in stress and anxiety-linked behavior at the end of the study.

  2. 2. Pain Relief:

    The last thing we want to see is our furry friends in pain. CBD can help reduce inflammation and chronic pain. Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine conducted several CBD studies on dogs who suffered from osteoarthritis (nearly 60% of dogs experience a level of arthritis in their lifetime) and noted that “more than 80% of the dogs [in the study] with osteoarthritis experienced a decrease in pain, allowing them to be more comfortable and active.”

  3. 3. Promoting better digestive health:

    If your dog likes to steal a bite of your pizza, snacks and shoelaces while you’re not looking, then their digestive health might be a bit shaky. CBD is known for reducing nausea, bloating and other discomforts linked to poor digestive health.

An image of a billboard advertisement for The Holding Company's K9 Dog CBD tincture next to a groovy graphic saying "woof"

Where can I get my furry buddy some CBD?

A bit of shameless promo never hurt anybody. You’re free to pick any dog-friendly CBD products of your choice — but please, please, please don’t confuse CBD with THC though ( we don’t want your dog thinking they landed on Mars). Our old reliable is The Holding Company K9 CBD Tincture. Additives and chemicals can be harmful for your dog(s), so we’ve created a one-of-a-kind, chemical-free extraction process for clean CBD. Have you ever seen products that have an infinite ingredient list? The ones that make you feel like you’re in a chemistry class? Yeah, no. We keep our ingredients straight to the point: Organic MCT Oil and Hemp Extract (pssst, that’s CBD — but it’s organically grown, pesticide free, vegan and gluten-free.)

Start from there — your furry pal will thank you.

A bit of shameless promo never hurt anybody. You’re free to pick any dog-friendly CBD products of your choice — but please, please, please don’t confuse CBD with THC though ( we don’t want your dog thinking they landed on Mars). Our old reliable is The Holding Company K9 CBD Tincture. Additives and chemicals can be harmful for your dog(s), so we’ve created a one-of-a-kind, chemical-free extraction process for clean CBD. Have you ever seen products that have an infinite ingredient list? The ones that make you feel like you’re in a chemistry class? Yeah, no. We keep our ingredients straight to the point: Organic MCT Oil and Hemp Extract (pssst, that’s CBD — but it’s organically grown, pesticide free, vegan and gluten-free.)

Start from there — your furry pal will thank you.

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