Loud noises send many dogs into a frenzy of barking, pacing, and panting. Noise phobias can make walks, car rides, and storms a nightmare for both pups and pet parents. But CBD may help silence the bark side and calm those frazzled nerves.
Research indicates CBD can effectively ease noise anxiety in dogs by reducing stress and inducing a sense of calm. Read on to learn how CBD can help noise phobic dogs stay chill when things get loud.
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Why Loud Noises Stress Dogs Out
Dogs have hypersensitive hearing, so sudden loud sounds can overwhelm them and trigger the fight or flight response. Common noise phobia triggers include:
- Thunderstorms
- Fireworks
- Vacuums
- Motorcycles
- Power tools
- Barking dogs
- Car engines
Excessive noise exposure overworks the nervous system, causing shaking, panting, barking, hiding, and even loss of control of bladder and bowels in noise phobic dogs. But CBD can help mute the trauma and relax the nerves.
How CBD Quiets Noise Anxiety in Dogs
Research indicates CBD eases anxiety by:
- Reducing nervous system overactivity – CBD calms hyperarousal in the brain.
- Increasing serotonin – CBD elevates mood-boosting serotonin levels.
- Suppressing fear response – CBD decreases activity in the amygdala.
- Lessening inflammation – CBD stabilizes white blood cells and reduces inflammation.
- Inducing calm – CBD activates receptors involved in relaxation.
Through these mechanisms, CBD helps noise phobic dogs maintain their cool, even when the vacuum cleaner roars.
Choosing the Most Effective CBD Format
CBD oils, treats, sprays and capsules can all help dogs stay calm under noise duress. But oils and sprays tend to work best.
CBD oils allow precise dosage control and rapid effect when anxiety strikes. Look for organic full spectrum oils.
CBD oral sprays provide fast relief with a few spritzes when loud noises hit. Choose natural, organic formulas.
Always buy CBD from reputable companies that provide third-party testing for purity and potency. Consult your vet on the right dosage for your pup.
Creating a Calm Environment
While CBD can take the edge off noise anxiety, adjustments to your dog’s environment can further cultivate calm:
- Provide a secure crate or corner with blankets for dog to retreat to.
- Use white noise from fans, sound machines to drown out loud noises.
- Avoid scolding anxious behavior, reward calm responses instead.
- Diffuse calming essential oils like lavender and chamomile.
- Use pheromone sprays and collars for added soothing.
- Practice desensitization training to noises.
- Distract with chew toys, lick mats when fireworks begin.
With CBD and a tailored treatment plan, you can help silence your noise phobic pup’s bark side for good.
Long Term Relief for Noise Anxiety in Dogs
Noise anxiety causes countless dogs undue stress and disrupted lives with their loving pet parents. But CBD offers a natural way to ease the trauma and restore calm at home and on walks, car rides and park visits.
If your dog freaks out when the leaf blower starts, CBD can help turn down the volume on their anxiety. With time and consistency, CBD can transform even noise-sensitive pups into happier, well-adjusted dogs who take loud sounds in stride. Just remember – stay calm and carry CBD!
References
[1] https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2018.00165/full
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7449654/
[3] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1558787817300357?via%3Dihub