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Missing My Dog on Vacation: Finding Calm with Hemp Oil and Melatonin
Allen Rippy, Veterinarian, Author
Sep 9, 2025
6 min read
Vacations are supposed to be a time of relaxation, but if you’re like me, leaving your dog behind can make every beach sunset or mountain sunrise feel just a little incomplete. I miss my dog terribly when I travel—his eager morning greetings, the comfort of his presence, and the way his tail thumps like a heartbeat of home. Still, there’s some peace of mind knowing he’s not just waiting for me anxiously. He has his calming tools: hemp oil, melatonin, and a rejuvenating hair grower supplement that keep him both comfortable and healthier while I’m away.
Research supports that hemp oil and melatonin are a powerful combination for dogs. Hemp-derived CBD oil has been shown to reduce anxiety behaviors, lower stress markers, and even improve sleep quality. Melatonin—already a safe, naturally occurring hormone—works to regulate sleep cycles and helps calm dogs during stressful transitions. Combined, they provide a steadying sense of peace for dogs left behind while their humans travel. Even better, melatonin’s antioxidant properties and immune support link to healthier hair coat regrowth, meaning supplements that combine calming agents with coat rejuvenation truly give double benefits: less stress and healthier skin.
But here’s a common question: would melatonin and CBD also work for humans? The short answer is yes—though not in the exact same way. For people, melatonin has long been used to regulate sleep patterns, particularly for jet lag or insomnia, while CBD shows promise for reducing anxiety and improving calm focus. Both have a good safety profile in healthy adults when used properly. The science shows overlap: these compounds can soothe both species, just with slightly different benefits and doses.
So, while I miss my dog more than words can capture, I know he’s resting comfortably with his hemp oil and melatonin. In fact, I might take a page from his playbook and keep some on hand myself—for those restless nights in strange hotel rooms, dreaming of home and his wagging tail.