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What's the difference: dog hemp oil vs. CBD for anxiety? Is it safe?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | neutered | 6 years and 10 months old | 16 lbs

What is your opinion on dog hemp oil for anxiety? And my other question is... Are CBD and hemp oil the same thing? What is the difference? Are there any side affects?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 4th, 2019

I have put a link below to an article explaining the difference between hemp oil and CBD oil. 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. https://www.wellandgood.com/good-looks/hemp-oil-vs-cbd-oil/

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