Keep Your Pets Calm This Halloween with CBD

Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year for families — but for our pets, it can be one of the most stressful. Between the spooky costumes, glowing masks, motion-activated decorations, and a steady stream of strangers ringing the doorbell all night long, it’s no wonder so many dogs and cats spend Halloween trembling, hiding, or barking non-stop.

Just like fireworks on the Fourth of July, Halloween chaos is unpredictable and confusing for pets. They don’t understand what’s happening or why their peaceful home suddenly turns into a parade of ghosts and goblins. Weeks leading up to Halloween can even trigger anxiety — from noisy decorations at the neighbors’ houses to kids walking by in strange outfits.

If your pet is pacing, whining, hiding, or refusing to eat, that’s a clear sign of stress. The good news? CBD can help.

Why Dogs and Cats Get So Scared on Halloween

Our pets don’t have the context we do. We know Halloween is just one night of fun. They, on the other hand, see:

• Unfamiliar people invading their space
• Sudden loud noises and flashing lights
• Doorbells ringing over and over
• Unpredictable movement, laughter, and shouting

Dogs especially can feel their “territory” is under threat. Their instinct tells them to protect the home, which sends their nervous system into overdrive — a fight-or-flight response that can leave them shaking, panting, or even getting sick.

How CBD Helps Calm Anxiety

Just like humans, pets have an endocannabinoid system — a network of receptors that helps regulate mood, stress, and pain. CBD interacts with this system to promote balance and calm.

• CBD (cannabidiol) acts as a natural anti-inflammatory, helping soothe the nervous system and reduce overactive stress responses.
• CBG (cannabigerol) can cross the blood-brain barrier, working directly with the central nervous system to calm the mind and reduce anxiety.

Together, these cannabinoids can help your pet stay more relaxed, less reactive, and better able to handle stressful situations like Halloween night.

When and How to Give CBD

Don’t wait until the first trick-or-treaters knock to start! For best results, begin giving your pet CBD a few days before Halloween. A consistent regimen helps build up cannabinoids in their system for steady calm.

Here’s a general guideline:

• Small dogs (under 20 lbs): 2–3 mg
• Medium dogs (25–50 lbs): 5 mg
• Large dogs (75+ lbs): 10–20 mg (can be split between morning and evening)

CBD can be given as:

• Treats: Tasty options like bacon, peanut butter, or chicken-flavored chews.
• Tinctures: Add drops to their food or directly into their mouth for faster absorption.

Remember, consistency matters more than one-time dosing. Keep it steady through the week before and after Halloween as the excitement winds down.

Final Tips for a Peaceful Halloween Night

• Create a quiet safe space away from the front door.
• Turn on calming music or white noise.
• Keep treats and candy well out of reach.
• Use CBD daily leading up to and during Halloween night to help reduce stress levels naturally.

This Halloween, help your furry friends enjoy the season — not fear it.
CBD can make all the difference in turning a night of chaos into one of calm.

Your pets count on you to keep them safe, comfortable, and relaxed — CBD can help you do just that.

Brent Mason (owner)