Scientists say dogs can be given CBD to make them less aggressive

By Stephen Beech

Cannabis could be fed to dogs to make them less aggressive, say scientists.

A study showed that pet pooches that received CBD supplements over an extended period of time showed "below-average" levels of aggression.

CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis plants that doesn't cause a "high".

It has a variety of uses, in

In humans, CBD is thought to have therapeutic effects for some conditions, in

Now, dogs may be reaping some of the benefits, too, according to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science .

Data from more than 47,000 dog owners shows that those pets that receive CBD supplements are typically older or have health issues.

With continued use, they also showed below-average levels of aggression

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