How to Alleviate Anxiety in Dogs
There’s nothing quite like the bond you share with your dog. After all, does anyone else in your family come running to the door to greet you when you come home every day?
For many dog lovers, the family doesn’t feel complete without a pup. In fact, 98% of dog owners think of their dogs as members of the family, rather than “just a pet.”
So, it’s only natural that you pay attention when your dog is feeling off, as you would for any other family member.
Keep reading to learn more about anxiety in dogs and how to help your pooch feel like the best version of himself.
Common Types of Dog Anxiety
Anxiety in dogs may be more common than you realize. A recent study of more than 13,000 dogs found that 72.5% of them showed signs of anxiety.
However, just like in humans, different things may trigger anxiety for different dogs.
Fear of Noise
Does your dog run and hide during a fireworks show or a loud thunderstorm? Loud noises can often cause dogs to feel anxious and scared.
As a result, they might start displaying signs of anxiety even before a storm rolls through because they can sense that loud noises are coming soon.
Separation Anxiety
Dogs are known as man’s best friend for a reason! When you go out of town or leave your dog alone for a bit, they can start to experience separation anxiety.
You might notice that when you pull out your suitcase, your dog will start to display signs of anxiety because they can sense you’ll be leaving them.
Fear of Change
Dogs like to be comfortable in their environment, and if they start to sense change, that can cause them to feel anxious.
This can happen if your schedule changes, you are moving to a new place, or any other time there’s a disruption to the life your dog is used to living.
Common Signs of Anxiety in Dogs
As a good pet owner, you can probably tell when your dog is feeling off. But, how can you tell if it’s because of anxiety? While they can’t communicate with words, they’ll use other methods to let you know that they are in distress.
Here are some of the most common signs that anxious dogs may display.
- Excessive barking
- Aggression
- Drooling
- Urinating or defecating in the home
- Pacing or restlessness
- Digging
- Excessive licking or chewing
- Loss of appetite
- Hiding
- Shivering
If your dog starts displaying any of these behaviors – and it’s out of character for them to do so – they may be feeling anxious. It’s a good idea to take your dog to the vet to rule out anything more serious.
Using CBD Oil to Treat Anxiety
You may have noticed that the use of CBD is becoming more popular in humans, used for everything from pain relief to promoting better sleep. CBD is also often used to help treat anxiety and depression.
As a result, more and more people are turning to CBD to help their dogs feel less anxious.
What Is CBD?
First of all, don’t confuse CBD with marijuana. While Cannabidiol, or CBD, is found in marijuana, it’s just one of the hundreds of cannabinoids in the plant. It’s usually the second most common cannabinoid, after tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Read our guide to CBD to learn more about the different components found in the cannabis plant and their many therapeutic benefits.
CBD has been found to help dogs feel better overall, by promoting pain relief, reducing seizures, reducing inflammation, relieving anxiety, and more.
What Type of CBD Do We Offer?
Here at Mile High Pawducts, we use full-spectrum CBD oil. This means that it contains trace amounts of THC. All of our products contain less than 0.3% of THC, so they are safe for animals.
So, why do we include small amounts of THC in our products? It all comes down to the Entourage Effect.
The Entourage Effect
Studies have shown that certain cannabinoids work best when they’re together. This has become known as the Entourage Effect.
For example, CBD and THC, when combined, can enhance pain relief more than if they are administered separately.
Our CBD products use the Entourage Effect to provide the best results for your dog, in a safe way.
How to Give CBD Oil to Dogs
If you’ve decided to use CBD oil to help treat your dog’s anxiety, your next thought may be, “How in the world am I going to give it to her?”
Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!
Like humans, dogs have receptors in their mouths, so by administering the CBD oil on their gum line or just inside their cheek, they’ll be able to absorb it easily.
Our products come with a graduated dropper, so you can drop the CBD oil on your dog’s gum line with ease.
Understanding Dosing Guidelines
Of course, before you give your dog any CBD oil, you must have a solid understanding of proper dosing.
Our graduated droppers have millilitre markings so you can easily control how much CBD your dog gets.
We also have a comprehensive dosage calculator you can use online to determine the right amount of CBD for your beloved pup.
All of our calculations are vet created and approved, you so can have peace of mind that your dog will get just the right amount to help him feel less anxious.
Shop for CBD Oil for Your Anxious Dog
Now that you have a better understanding of how CBD can be used to treat anxiety in dogs, it’s time to find the perfect product for your pooch.
We have a variety of products designed specifically to help your dog feel more like himself, so he can focus on the important things in life like playing fetch and finding the perfect tree to claim as his own.
Start shopping today!
