Can CBD oil help my overprotective dog with his behavior issues?

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 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!

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.

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!

Hi there and thank you for using pet coach to address your concern. CBD treatment in veterinary medicine is still fairly new so there really is not a lot of research right now on dosing and it's effects for various conditions. These products are now becoming more widely accepted as an alternative approach to managing chronic pain in animals. There have been some suggestions that they help reduce seizures. Products labelled for veterinary use seem to be safe so if you were to try a CBD product, there should be no I'll effects. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

Unfortunately there is not much research on CBD oil in dogs at this point. People like to recommend it for many, many different problems ranging from arthritis to seizures to anxiety, but there is no evidence at this point that it helps. If you want to post your question again and give more specifics on Eddie's condition we might be able to give you a better idea as to whether or not others have used CBD, or we might be able to suggest some other supplements to try.

Hi there. I'm sorry to hear about Peetie's issues. CBD oil is still very much in the experimental stages in veterinary patients, so we do not have any reliable information yet about effective dosage ranges, safety, or possible drug interactions. We hope that more studies on this will be forthcoming in the next few years - but for now, if you choose to use it, be aware that you are doing so at your own risk as we do not know whether it is safe to use with other meds. If you want to try something else for his anxiety issues that we know is safe, I would suggest Zylkene or Composure - these are natural calming supplements that can be purchased over the counter or ordered online without a prescription. You could also talk to your veterinarian about prescription anti-anxiety medication such as alprazolam or trazodone, if Peetie's anxiety is severe.