A new study has found that a single dose of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) can reduce stress and promote relaxed behaviour in dogs during separation and car travel.
Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, the study involved 40 healthy dogs, a mix that included 17 Labrador retrievers, 8 Beagles, and 15 Norfolk Terriers, all housed at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the U.K. Half of the dogs received a single dose of CBD at 4mg/kg, while the remaining half were given a placebo.
The dogs were split into two groups with 21 experiencing a separation event and 19 travelling in a car for 10 minutes, two hours after the dose. To ensure the dogs’ well-being, they were closely monitored for signs of distress or harm according to predefined removal criteria.
Researchers collected various physiological measures, like cortisol and heart rate, as well as behavioural measures, such
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