Has Research been done on CBD for Cats?

So, as is often the case, we're left to interpret research results in dogs, people and other animals combined with anecdotal evidence to try to determine if giving CBD to Cats is a good idea.

Recent studies indicate that CBD can help relieve pain and promote activity in dogs with osteoarthritis and can reduce seizure frequency in cases of severe epilepsy.  Other common uses of CBD in people or non feline animals include inflammatory conditions as well as asthma, anxiety, pain and nausea.

Based on reports from veterinarians and pet parents, CBD itself appears , on the surface, to be very safe for cats. Some people report their pets become sleepy or develop upset tummies, particularly when given very high doses, but these problems resolve when CBD is discontinued or the dose is lowered.

Although CBD gets good reviews from pet parents, there is one big problem with the use of CBD in cats: an almost complete lack of regulatory oversight.  This lack of oversight has resulted in a wide availability of low quality CBD products.  One study found that several of the products tested contained little -if any-CBD or contained potentially harmful contaminants.  This can be especially concerning for cats.

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