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These resources will walk you through the basic science of how and why our products work for animals. Our team here at Dr.Hempdog has helped thousands of animals throughout the years, so we are proud to add our wisdom to these articles, alongside the science, research, and clinical trials to back it up. Each article is typically a 2-5 minute read (though some are a bit longer), and contains all the appropriate links to everything you'd want to know about cannabinoids.

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A COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT HOW TO HELP DOGS WITH RELAXATION AND BEHAVIOR ISSUES INCLUDING HOW CANNABINOIDS CAN HELP CALM DOWN DOGS IN NEED

10-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated June 17, 2025 · Originally published March 25, 2022

Just like humans, many dogs (especially certain breeds) get anxious from time to time. This is a normal part of how your dog communicates, but in some cases, this can become a severe issue for not only your dog’s quality of life, but yours as well. In this article, we’ll help you understand why calming, relaxation and/or behavior associated issues develop, how you can prevent it, what symptoms it commonly causes, and how you can help manage your dog’s calming, relaxation and/or behavior associated issues using CBD/cannabinoids as well as other holistic or traditional treatments.

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LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: HOW THE CANNABINOID CBN IS SHOWING PROMISE AS A TOOL FOR DOGS WITH CALMING AND RELAXATION ISSUES

10-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated October 19, 2024 · Originally published September 03, 2021

Have you ever heard of CBN (Cannabinol)? For the past few years, many humans have reported using higher doses of CBN as an effective sleep aid, but now, recent discoveries are showing that when dosed properly, the cannabinoid CBN could be an incredibly useful tool for assisting canines who need extra calming and relaxation support. Read on to learn more about these remarkable findings and our first-of-its-kind clinical trial showing how CBN could be a powerful tool for dogs with severe issues.

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USING CBD AND OTHER CANNABINOIDS TO HELP YOUR DOG NAVIGATE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS (AND OTHER STRATEGIES) FOR 2025

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· Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated June 28, 2025 · Originally published June 21, 2021

USING CBD AND OTHER CANNABINOIDS TO HELP YOUR DOG NAVIGATE FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS (AND OTHER STRATEGIES) FOR 2025

Studies show that over 50% of all dogs have a fear of fireworks, and with practically 100% of neighborhoods in the United States celebrating the Fourth of July, chances are this may be an issue in your household. While avoiding fireworks may be difficult, there are numerous things you can do to reduce the stress your dog may feel around firework sounds/vibrations, so we’ve compiled all of our best information and wisdom here as a convenient resource.5-Minute Read

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OUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFULLY DOSING CBD PRODUCTS FOR DOGS

2-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated June 17, 2025 · Originally published June 17, 2021

We can’t stress this enough: even if you use the best CBD product in the world, it’ll only function properly if you give your dog the right dose. In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about dosing successfully with CBD products.

For those looking for a quick reference, you can follow the simple steps included in this article to figure out how much of our product to use.

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT USING TOPICAL CBD FOR SWELLING AND DISCOMFORT IN ANIMALS

2-Minute Read · Written by DHD Science Team · Last updated October 20, 2024 · Originally published October 01, 2020

Did you know that you don’t actually have to ingest CBD to benefit from it? As CBD products become more and more popular, you’ll see them in many varieties, such as tinctures, treats, and topicals. Topical CBD products are different from any other type of CBD product because they interact with your endocannabinoid system in a unique way, and current findings show that they could be incredibly helpful for animals suffering from certain localized skin ailments and surface discomfort.

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