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Cannabidiol demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during car travel

Cannabidiol demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during car travel
  • In a blinded, parallel design study, 19 dogs underwent a series of short car journeys

Dogs are routinely exposed to events that may elicit stress and result in negative emotional states which can impact pet dog welfare. One event many dogs living with people are routinely exposed to is car travel, with many dogs displaying behaviors, along with corresponding physiological responses, that are indicative of stress and anxiety. This study aimed to evaluate whether multiple doses of a tetrahydrocannabinol-free cannabidiol (CBD) distillate over a period of 6 mo could positively influence measures of stress in dogs. In a blinded, parallel design study, dogs (n = 19) underwent a series of short car journeys (test) where a ...

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