My dog has bad anxiety and won't go out. Is cannabis safe for her?

CBD oil is very popular right now for dogs and people and there is some evidence that it could act as an anti-inflammatory and help with conditions like arthritis. There is not currently much research into it, so it’s difficult to know how effective it is and what the side effects may be. It is in a legal gray zone for pets and is technically still considered illegal at the federal level so veterinarians are not legally allowed to recommend or prescribe it.

Hi! Thanks for entrusting us with Toby’s care today! Lameness can be a sign of a few things that range from a muscle sprain to even a fracture. Cannabis has not been tested in dogs for safety and I do not recommend you use this. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian so that this can be further assessed which will likely include radiographs. Treatment will be dependent on findings though at the very least pain control medications can be prescribed. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

You should contact your vet's office for a recommendation as we are not in a position legally to give out dosages. In order to do legally so we would have to have a patient-veterinarian-owner relationship with you. Your veterinarian also knows your dog and the potential risks for your dog receiving this medication. That said, if you are using this product you must read the label and dose it according to the label.

I am sorry to hear that your pet Thor is having [separation anxiety](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/separation-anxiety). Results of CBD oil use are purely anecdota. Additionally, CBD oil has not been tested for dogs that have separation anxiety. There are also some legal issues concerning this drug in the use of pets, so check with your state laws concerning this if you haven't already. Some approved treatments for pets with separation anxiety are: 1) Consulting with an [animal behaviorist](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/thunderwunders-calming-chews) for specific training points for your pet. 2) Anxiety medication such as [Fluoxetine](https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/fluoxetine) or [Clomicalm](https://www.petcoach.co/pet-medication/clomipramine). 3) Pheromone or natural therapy. Pheromone therapy is a more natural way to treat for pets anxiety, but doesn't always work. Here are some options for you since this is what you prefer to try first: [Zylkene](https://www.vetoquinolusa.com/content/zylkene) (available online) OR Adaptil [collar](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-calming-aids) or [diffuser](https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/category/dog/dog-health-and-wellness/dog-calming-aids). Again, CBD oil hasn't been studied for its effectiveness with pets that have separation anxiety. Best of luck with your pet Thor moving forward and I hope that you are able to [manage his anxiety](https://www.petcoach.co/article/top-5-ways-to-reduce-separation-anxiety-in-dogs) better with these additional resources. Take care!

I would not give her cannabis oil without consulting with your veterinarian. We are not in a position legally to give out this kind of advice. In order to do legally so we would have to have a patient-veterinarian-owner relationship with you. Your veterinarian also knows your dog and the potential risks for your dog receiving cannabis oil.

As of yet, we have very little research on CBD oil in veterinary patients, so we cannot make any recommendations one way or the other about this product - we do not know what an appropriate dose might be, and if there are any potential health concerns or drug interactions in dogs. In addition, because it's a schedule 1 drug, it's illegal for us to prescribe or recommend.

As of yet, we have very little research on CBD oil in veterinary patients, so we cannot make any recommendations one way or the other about this product - we do not know what an appropriate dose might be, and if there are any potential health concerns or drug interactions in dogs. In addition, because it's a schedule 1 drug, it's illegal for us to prescribe or recommend. I would not do it, I would keep Waldo in his own room alone for Thanksgiving. I hope you have a good holiday!