Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cannabidiol (CBD) is used in cat for Anxiety, potential pain management. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cannabidiol (CBD) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: ElleVet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 1–4 mg/kg | q12h | Long-term | Anxiety, potential pain management | Weak | Papich Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 5th Ed |
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Interacts with endocannabinoid system (CB1/CB2 receptors), TRPV1, 5-HT1A, and GPR55 receptors. Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anxiolytic, and anticonvulsant properties.
Elevates ALP in dogs. Drug interactions with CYP450 substrates (NSAIDs, phenobarbital). Quality varies widely. THC content must be <0.3%. Not FDA-approved for veterinary use.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Cannabidiol (CBD) pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.