CBD supplements can make dogs less AGGRESSIVE, study finds

"Giving your dog CBD may be a contentious topic, but a new study claims it can make them less aggressive. Researchers have discovered the compound - found in marijuana and hemp - appears to have a 'calming effect' on man's best friend. Dogs given the supplement recorded a 'decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours', the study revealed. And the findings could indicate its potential use in dog training, scientists said."

"CBD (Cannabidiol) is already used by humans for issues such as chronic pain, nausea and inflammation. It doesn't contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient found in marijuana that produces a high. In the US, hemp-derived CBD for pets is legal in all 50 states - although technically vets aren't legally allowed to recommended or administer it. Meanwhile, in other countries such as the UK, there are no current CBD products that have yet been authorised for use in animals."

CBD (cannabidiol) appears to produce a calming effect in dogs and is associated with a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviours. Dogs given CBD supplements recorded reduced aggressive-intensity scores, suggesting potential use in dog training. CBD lacks tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound that produces a high. Hemp-derived CBD for pets is legal across all 50 US states, though veterinarians are technically not permitted to recommend or administer it, and no CBD products are authorised for animals in some countries such as the UK. Evidence of toxicity in dogs is lacking, but research on effectiveness, dosages, side effects and drug interactions remains limited. Data came from annual surveys in the Dog Aging Project covering more than 47,000 dogs; 3,470 of 47,355 dogs (7.3%) had received CBD.

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