Daily dosing of cannabidiol (CBD) demonstrates a positive effect on measures of stress in dogs during repeated exposure to car travel

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,...

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Published in:Journal of animal science 2024-01, Vol.102
Main Authors: Flint, Hannah E, Hunt, Alysia B G, Logan, Darren W, King, Tammie
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Language:English
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Companion Animal Biology
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Summary: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. There are a range of management and treatment options that exist from behavior modification, drug therapy and supplements, often with varying results. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether multiple doses of a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-free cannabidiol (CBD) distillate over a period of six months 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 range of physiological and behavioral measures were collected pre, during and post-test. The car journeys elicited stress in this population of dogs, as indicated by significant changes (p
ISSN:0021-8812
1525-3163
1525-3163
DOI:10.1093/jas/skad414