Dogs, like humans, sometimes suffer from various fears. Common ones include fear of going to the vet, fear of travelling, or fear of loud noises. Since it is thunderstorm season right now, thunder and lightning will definitely not pass us by. Can a natural fighter in the form of a veterinary product - CBD oil for animals - help here too? Find out more in our article.
Does CBD help against fears and anxieties?
Symptoms of what is commonly referred to as 'storm phobia' can range from gasping for breath, crawling into hiding e.g. under the bed, pacing nervously from side to side, trembling, shaking, rapid breathing, dilated pupils, excessive drooling, whining, and barking, or lack of appetite to incontinence or self-harm. These manifestations are not limited to dogs, cats can also exhibit them. Either way, most owners can tell if their pet is in trouble.
One of the fastest-growing veterinary trends in the care of pets with fears and anxieties is the use of CBD hemp oils to reduce stress. CBD - full-named cannabidiol, is a compound found in the hemp plant. Research has found that CBD helps manage anxiety and stress by altering the brain's response to serotonin* (the so-called happiness hormone) receptors.
Did you know?
Humans have far less sensitive hearing than dogs, people notice
sound waves at 15,000 Hz, dogs up to 35,000 Hz. Some dogs
are also bothered by the change in pressure that accompanies a storm.
It can cause pain in the ear or joints. Last but not least fear can also
be caused by traumatic experiences from the past.
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Which CBD to choose and how to give it to dogs in fear of thunderstorms?
You have multiple options for what form of CBD to give your dog. We recommend CBD hemp oil for dogs from Cannadorra, which is easy to dose and is also approved as a veterinary product, so it meets strict quality conditions for safe administration to dogs, and due to its percentage of CBD content, has a favorable price compared to competing products.
Choose the concentration according to the weight of the dog, approximately as follows:
- CBD hemp oil for animals 2% weighing < 5 kg
- CBD hemp oil for animals 5% weighing 5-15 kg
- CBD hemp oil for animals 10% weighing > 15 kg
Long-term administration of CBD is recommended. Ideally, begin administration about 14 days before storm season and increase the dose in one dose when a storm is approaching/ongoing.
Approximately 1-2 hours before an approaching storm, drip 3-4 drops of CBD oil directly into your dog's mouth in a single dose, or you can administer CBD on a small piece of treat. However, make sure that the animal ingests the entire dose and that no part of it sticks to the food bowl, for example. CBD will encourage a calm response during stressful situations and help your pet overcome fear. CBD oil for animals needs to be given well in advance, firstly because they take a while to take effect and secondly because dogs can hear and sense a storm long before it actually hits. And it would be unnecessary for dogs to be stressed about the storm long before it comes. Moreover, if the owner does not recognize his pet's early anxiety, the dog's reaction may escalate as the storm approaches. Noradrenaline and adrenaline will rise in the dog's veins and subsequently nothing the owner tries may be effective because the dog will already be too agitated. So, administer the drops well in advance.
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Some tips on how to make the storm as pleasant as possible for your dog:
- Scared dogs will definitely appreciate being placed in a quiet, windowless room during a storm, ideally in the middle of the apartment where they will feel safe and protected from any lightning or loud thunder.
- Stay at home with your dog.
- Be calm - an agitated owner would make the dog even more nervous.
- You can try wrapping a blanket around the dog in its bed if it is comfortable.
- Suppress the perception of frightening noises with music, TV on, or white noise.
- Allow your dog to be with a canine friend during the storm who is not worried about storms.
- Most importantly, ask your vet for help. Surely he or she has experience with lots of patients with pets that go crazy during thunderstorms.
We've had a great experience giving CBD drops for anxiety. It's great that they are natural, safe, and also highly effective. Our customers praise CBD because of its wide applicability for many different ailments. This makes CBD a versatile tool that should not be missing in any vet's medicine cabinet.
Resources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22729452/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24923339/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20002102/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20945065/
