Aggressive dogs are becoming significantly less hostile after taking cannabis-derived supplements, according to the largest-ever study of CBD use in companion animals.
Researchers from Arizona State University and the University of Tennessee analysed data from 47,355 dogs and found that while animals prescribed these supplements often start as the most hostile, their temperament shifts distinctively after prolonged use.
The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, used data from the Dog Ageing Project to track pets between 2019 and 2023, revealing that 7.3 per cent of US companion dogs are now being given CBD or hemp products.
“Behaviorally, dogs given CBD products for multiple years are initially more aggressive compared to dogs not receiving those products, but their aggression becomes less intense over time,” said senior author Dr Maxwell Leung, director of the Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative at Arizona State University.
The research identified clear demographic trends among the canine users. Dogs receiving CBD were on average three years older than non-users and were significantly more likely to suffer from serious health conditions.
Researchers from Arizona State University and the University of Tennessee analysed data from 47,355 dogs and found that while animals prescribed these supplements often start as the most hostile, their temperament shifts distinctively after prolonged use.
The study, published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science, used data from the Dog Ageing Project to track pets between 2019 and 2023, revealing that 7.3 per cent of US companion dogs are now being given CBD or hemp products.
“Behaviorally, dogs given CBD products for multiple years are initially more aggressive compared to dogs not receiving those products, but their aggression becomes less intense over time,” said senior author Dr Maxwell Leung, director of the Cannabis Analytics, Safety and Health Initiative at Arizona State University.
The research identified clear demographic trends among the canine users. Dogs receiving CBD were on average three years older than non-users and were significantly more likely to suffer from serious health conditions.