I received my email from ConsumerLab.com this morning with their scheduled updates about medications and supplements. One was called CBD Safe for Pets? and had some interesting information.
The part that involved cats said that 8 cats were given a CBD infused fish oil capsule at the dosage of 2 mg CBD per kg of body weight. One of the eight cats had elevated ALT, but the rest were normal. If the capsule broke, the cats reacted by salivating, drooling, shaking their heads, and gagging. However, there were no changes in food consumption, body weight, or behavior. Interestingly, the bioavailability of the CBD was only 1/5 of that of dogs. Cats either have lower absorption or faster elimination of it. They declared it safe for use in dogs, but said that more studies needed to be done for cats.
Studies being what they are, I had some slight disagreement with their dog conclusions because my dog definitely gets the munchies when he takes it. However I did agree with their finding that in dogs it did not help lameness or weight bearing, which is exactly what I am seeing, but might help pain. I do not give it to any of my cats as it does not seem indicated for them right now.
The part that involved cats said that 8 cats were given a CBD infused fish oil capsule at the dosage of 2 mg CBD per kg of body weight. One of the eight cats had elevated ALT, but the rest were normal. If the capsule broke, the cats reacted by salivating, drooling, shaking their heads, and gagging. However, there were no changes in food consumption, body weight, or behavior. Interestingly, the bioavailability of the CBD was only 1/5 of that of dogs. Cats either have lower absorption or faster elimination of it. They declared it safe for use in dogs, but said that more studies needed to be done for cats.
Studies being what they are, I had some slight disagreement with their dog conclusions because my dog definitely gets the munchies when he takes it. However I did agree with their finding that in dogs it did not help lameness or weight bearing, which is exactly what I am seeing, but might help pain. I do not give it to any of my cats as it does not seem indicated for them right now.