Treats containing cannabidiol, L-tryptophan and α-casozepine have a mild stress-reducing effect in dogs
Abstract Introduction: Demand for stress-reducing products aimed at pets has risen in recent years, demonstrated by an ever-growing market of…
animal welfare
Investigating the effect a single dose of cannabidiol has on measures of stress in cats when being transported in a carrier and meeting a novel person in an unfamiliar environment
Abstract Domestic cats (Felis Catus) are often exposed to stimuli that have the potential to negatively impact their welfare. These…
Pekin ducks are motivated to lay in their preferred nest substrate
Abstract Nest design is one factor contributing to floor-laying in farmed poultry. We investigated: (i) if ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) prefer…
A single dose of cannabidiol (CBD) positively influences measures of stress in dogs during separation and car travel
Abstract Many dogs experience stress when separated from their caregivers, as well as when traveling in vehicles. Pet owners employ…
The role of cannabinoids in pain modulation in companion animals
Abstract The use of cannabinoids in both veterinary and human medicine is controversial for legal and ethical reasons. Nonetheless, the…