Pet Anxiety and Stress Management Supplements

Calming an anxious dog or cat isn't always easy. Anxiety and stress levels

can quickly rise if your pet is traveling or present during thunderstorms

and fireworks displays. If your pet is diagnosed with cancer or another

illness, hemp-derived products can help alleviate pain and promote

overall relaxation. Properly soothing your pet can greatly help you

and, more importantly, help your pet feel better.

Unsure whether your cat or dog is feeling particularly stressed or anxious?

Pet stress or anxiety can manifest in different ways. Some common

indicators include excessive whining, moaning and barking. Stress

and anxiety can heighten aggression or decrease activity. If you notice

a sudden behavioural change that affects eating habits or bodily functions,

these may also be side effects. We always recommend taking your pet for

a professional diagnosis! However, we'll be breaking down the types of

pet anxiety relief supplements below so you can decide which calming aid

is the one right for your furry pal.  

Chews

One of the easiest types of pet calming aids to administer are chews.

Chews are often formulated with ingredients meant to target pain

and inflammation. What's particularly fantastic about chews is that

they also provide support for mobility and joint function and even help

alleviate stiffness across the body. They're also in yummy flavors that

your dog or cat will enjoy! If you're looking to add a daily vitamin to your

pet's diet, calming chews are definitely the way to go.

On our site, you'll find hemp chews made with broad-spectrum CBD,

glucosamine and sodium hyaluronate, like the ElleVet Hemp Mobility

Chews for small dogs and large dogs or HempRx Soft Chewz for cats

made with whole hemp-plant essential oil in each chew.

Oils

There's a lot of confusion about hemp oil for pets. While each brand is

different, most CBD oil is made from full-spectrum certified organic hemp.

Often, the entire hemp plant, including the seeds and stalk, is utilized in

order to retain all the benefits of CBD. While there is still plenty of research

to go, hemp for pets can be used as a pain and anxiety management

supplement aimed at reducing arthritis, inflammation and GI tract issues

and can even treat some side effects of epilepsy.

It's best to administer CBD oil underneath your dog or cat’s tongue and

on an empty stomach. It's best not to combine with mealtimes, and

after administering the

recommended dosage, you should wait 30 to 40 minutes

before serving your pet its meal. We recommend Pet Releaf, HempRx

and ElleVet Feline Oil.

If you’re having trouble administering with the dropper, capsules may ease

things!

Topicals

As you may have guessed, topicals work when applied topically to the

skin.These types of relaxation pet aids work in very much the same way

that oils do; however, topicals often have a more concentrated form of

CBD oil in the formula. While CBD is the active ingredient, topicals are

typically more soothing since they are slathered on different parts of the

body. Pet Releaf Canna Care topical, for instance, is also formulated with

soothing ucuuba butter, grapeseed oil, eucalyptus oil and more. CBD

topicals for cats and dogs are used to treat dry skin, inflammation and

insect bites and to relieve pain associated with arthritis.

Treats

The most enjoyable type of pain or calming supplement for your pet will

definitely be delicious treats! Made with tasty ingredients like blueberries,

cranberries, peanut butter and bananas, these dog and cat treats may

actually contain beneficial neurologic and anti aging properties. Because

they’re made with CBD, they’ll still have all the relaxation benefits of oils,

topicals and chews, but in a much more fun method of delivery for your

pet. This is also a more affordable introduction to CBD for your dog or

cat. We recommend trying the Pet Releaf Edibites in peanut butter banana

or blueberry cranberry!

It is definitely possible to help your pet relax a little more with the right

supplements! Start out with treats and chews if you’re looking to add a

multivitamin-type supplement on a daily basis. Alternatively, if your pet

is fighting a painful disease like cancer or arthritis, investing in higher-dosage

topicals or oils may provide better pain management. Have a question?

Please feel free to drop it below. Our pet experts are here to help pair your

pet with the right product!