CBD for Cats During Travel

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By: Lianne McLeod D.V.M.

CBD for Cats During Travel

Using CBD for your cat's travel stress could be a great solution.

 

As a pet owner, it is always a joy having your pet come along with you during your holiday travel, but you need to know how to travel safely and comfortably with your cat.

Lola Hemp Logo CBD oil has helped thousands of cats  improve their daily health & sense of calm.

CBD oil for cats can be a valuable resource when planning your trip. Using a proper CBD routine can keep your cat calm, collected, and comfortable both while traveling and when staying in a new place. 

 

Cat sitting in a car to illustrate CBD use for travel anxiety relief
 

How Can I Use Cat CBD for Travel?

Here's how you can use CBD oil for cats during travel:

  • Use the dosage guidelines on the product

  • Explore the use of oils & treats to see which your cat prefers

    • Oils can be more effective, while treats are easier to give to your cat.
  • Observe your pet for any adverse reactions

  • If you notice any negative effects, notify your veterinarian immediately

While you're on your trip, give your cat CBD at an appropriate dosage twice daily to keep them well throughout your journey together.  

How Can CBD Oil Benefit My Traveling Cat?

CBD oil has gained popularity among pet parents due to its potential to support cats with various health issues. Studies suggest that these benefits are possible due to CBD’s interaction with the endocannabinoid system, which regulates multiple systems in the body.

Here are some of the uses for CBD oil for cats:

  • Promoting calm and relaxation

  • Supporting a normal inflammatory response

  • Providing support during occasional discomfort

  • For behavioral problem management

  • Helping cope with external stresses

  • Supporting antioxidant function

  • Promoting overall wellness

Let’s look at each of these uses in more detail:

Promoting calm and relaxation

Our furry friends can experience stress and chronic anxiety due to various factors. These factors include historical trauma, joint pain, illness, and loud noises. CBD may support your cat’s anxiety by promoting a sense of comfort and relaxation.

Also, CBD’s relaxing effects can help cats experiencing sleep disturbances. Its calming effects may help promote better sleep patterns, ensuring that your furry friend gets the rest they need before the road trip.

Providing support during occasional discomfort

Aside from chronic pain, underlying illnesses may also cause your cat to experience occasional seizures, neurological and digestive disorders, obsessions, and mood changes. CBD’s calming effects may help provide support during such occasional discomfort by providing a calming effect on your cat’s nerves.

For behavioral problem management

Anxious cats may present certain behavioral changes such as increased movement, excessive vocalization, hiding, and destruction. You may also notice that your cat is anxious by observing whether they have increased respiratory and heart rates, salivation, panting, and trembling.

Cats anxiety can be characterized as generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder), and social anxiety disorder. Using CBD may help your cat maintain a normal and relaxed disposition. Research shows that pets may experience reduced stress or anxiety-related behavior when given CBD before a stressful event.

Helping cope with external stresses

Our furry friends may also experience stress due to various factors when traveling. These factors may include a change in their environment, separation anxiety, loud noises, and introducing new family members (including new furry friends).

CBD’s calming properties may help maintain contentment during travel, separation, motion sickness, and tension caused by changes in your cat’s daily routine.

 

Cat hiding in car seat, illustrating the effects of using CBD for anxiety relief during travel
 

Conclusion

CBD oil might be an excellent way to help your cat stay relaxed while you travel. Be sure to try a product at home first, so you can find the correct option that agrees with your cat and provides the best results.

Before embarking on any air travel or road trips, ensure that your vet gives your cat a health checkup. Your veterinarian will advise on whether your pet is fit to travel. If needed, they can give sedatives or other medications.

Remember to carry all proper pet identification and keep it on your pet at all times. If your pet is microchipped, using a well-fitted collar with up-to-date contact information can work. Such information can help if your pet gets lost while traveling to unfamiliar places.

References:

  1. Cannabidiol-based natural health products for companion animals: Recent advances in the management of anxiety, pain, and inflammation
  2. Heliyon - CBD for Separation Anxiety in Cats Study
  3. Frontiers in Veterinary Science - CBD Oil for Healthy Cats
  4. Waltham Petcare Science Institute - Tolerability of CBD for Cats
  5. Evaluation of Adverse Effects of CBD in Dogs and Cats
  6. National Library of Medicine - Scientific Validation of Cannabidiol (CBD) for Management of Dog and Cat Diseases

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