A new case study is raising eyebrows in the world of pet health and psychedelics. Researchers found that microdosing LSD might help treat separation anxiety in dogs—offering a potential alternative for pets that don’t respond well to traditional medications.
The case study was published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies and followed a 4-year-old mixed breed dog that suffered from severe anxiety whenever separated from its owner. After trying multiple medications with little success, the dog was given very small doses of LSD under the supervision of veterinary professionals.
Over time, the dog’s symptoms improved. It became more relaxed during alone time and showed fewer signs of panic or distress. The LSD was given in doses far below what would cause hallucinations, and the dog did not appear to experience any negative side effects.
While this is only one case, it opens the door to a new conversation about how psychedelics—like cannabis, marijuana, THC, and CBD—may help both humans and animals with mental health challenges. Many cannabis users already report benefits for anxiety, stress, and emotional balance. Now science is beginning to explore those effects in animals too.
Still, experts stress that pet owners should never try psychedelics on their own animals without professional guidance. The laws and risks are very different when it comes to pets, and each case requires careful dosing and monitoring.
This research adds to the growing interest in how alternative treatments like hemp, CBD, and microdoses of THC may provide relief for animals with chronic conditions. As with cannabis legalization and reform in human medicine, the future of pet health may also be shaped by plant-based and psychedelic therapies.
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