Full Spectrum CBD Oil For Cats

Why Is The ECS Important For Cat Owners To Know About?

The main reason is that CBD works with and supports the proper functioning of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is in charge of regulating and promoting homeostasis within the entire body’s Central Nervous System and Immune system.  Directly put, once you know what the ECS is and what it controls, only then will you be able to fully grasp all of the wellness and potential health benefits that your cat could receive the moment you begin supporting the ECS by incorporating CBD into your cat’s diet.

To learn more about the ECS, click here.

Do Cats Have An Endocannabinoid System?

Yes, all cats have an ECS (Endocannabinoid System). 

A 2006 study funded by GW Pharmaceuticals stated that both CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors are expressed in all mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish (vertebrates). Fast forward to a more recent study in 2019, the above was supported by claiming that not only did vertebrates contain an ECS, but also concluded that invertebrates (mussels, sea urchins, etc.) have been found to have endocannabinoid systems as well.

What Is The Best Type Of CBD To Give To Cats?

Organic/all-natural (non-GMO) Full-Spectrum CBD products are considered the best and the most effective type of CBD for cats.

The reason behind this is that organic products are always the healthier route. Furthermore, a Full Spectrum CBD product offers both the highest and most concentrated array of naturally occurring beneficial chemical compounds (cannabinoids, flavonoids, terpenes, and fatty acids) found within the hemp plant and when compared to Pure CBD and Broad Spectrum CBD, Full Spectrum is always rated superior.

In summary, by nullifying all GMO products from entering your cat’s body and by choosing the highest quality/most effective type of CBD product, you can rest assured you are giving your furry feline the “best of the best“.

Will My Cat Get High From CBD Oil?

Absolutely Not.

While CBD oils do have psychoactive properties (activates the mind), they do NOT have any psychotropic effects (alters the state of the mind).  It’s important to know that this cannot be said about THC.

THC oils for cats will undoubtedly make your cat high. THC, short for tetrahydrocannabinol, is the culprit and the main cause for all euphoric feelings (high) experienced with cannabinoid-based tinctures.  It is NOT recommended to give THC oil to your cat unless directly advised/prescribed by a licensed Veterinarian.

What Are the Benefits of CBD Oil for Cats?

According to the FDA, CBD has only been medically cleared to treat a rare form of epilepsy.  However, it is proven that CBD works directly with your cats’ Endocannabinoid System and within this system, there are millions of receptor sites located on the outside of your cats’ cells that are scientifically named, CANNABINOID RECEPTORS (CB1 and CB2).

CB1 and the CB2 cannabinoid receptors participate in multiple vital biological processes. Here is a bulleted list of these processes (with medical/scientific references):

• neuronal plasticity 
• pain management
• anxiety
• inflammation
• neuroinflammation
• immune function
• metabolic regulation
• bone growth

LEGAL DISCLAIMER:

Cannabidiol Life products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any health issue or any disease.  The FDA has not evaluated this information for accuracy nor our products for safety or efficacy.

How Do You Give CBD Oil To Cats?

You have two options, apply it directly into their mouths (if your cat allows it) or you can add it directly to their favorite food.

For added guidance, here is a step-by-step list of the entire process:

1. Validate that your CBD oil supplier offers a calibrated bottle dropper with the following four distinct markings, 0.25ml, 0.5ml, 0.75ml, and 1ml.
2. Once you’ve located the 1ml mark on the dropper, put the dropper back in the bottle and make sure the bottom tip of the glass dropper is submerged under the oil
3. Once the tip is fully submerged, squeeze the bulb of the dropper to push out any air that might be trapped inside. This crucial step creates the necessary room inside the dropper for the CBD oil to enter
4. Release your squeeze, lift the dropper out of the bottle, and measure the amount of CBD oil you pulled out by comparing the oil line to the calibrations on the dropper.
   Please note – It is not uncommon for you to have to repeat this process until a full millimeter is secured.
5. Once you have the correct amount of CBD oil, you can now add it directly to your cat’s mouth or to their fancied food by squeezing the bulb again. This final step will release the CBD oil in the same fashion as it did the air in step 3.

Is CBD Oil Safe for Kittens?

Yes, but not during the first four vital weeks after the cat is born.

It is recommended that you wait until your kitten is eating dry food until you introduce CBD to their daily diet. A kittens’ diet should only consist of their mothers’ milk for these first few vital weeks.  When giving your kitten CBD for the first time, it’s always a good idea to start slow with minimal dosing; 5-6 drops (2mg of CBD) added to their food once a day.

Starting slow is not because of the CBD content, but because of the possible sensitivity of their little tummy’s reacting to the carrier oil (hemp seed oil, olive oil, or MCT oil) that the CBD is infused with; too much oil at once could cause your kitten to have diarrhea.