My cat is still in pain. Can I give buprenorphine early or CBD?

Question

My cat got medication( Buprenorphine 0.3 for pain on Thursday due to an under tongue tumor. The vet told me to not give him the next dosage until Sunday morning, but as in right now he seems to be in pain to the point that he can not eat his wet food. Is it bad If I give him the pain killer now or should I wait until tomorrow Sunday? His jaw is shaking up and down. Also would CBD could be helpful for his pain? The medication make him feel disoriented, restless plus other symptoms. Please help :(. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 11.9 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would follow the recommendations that your vet gave you for the buprenorphine. Overdosage can cause worsening of the disoriented feeling, including extreme lethargy and inability to move. There have not been any published studies on the use of CBD in pets, yet. Anecdotally, some owners that have used it have felt that it helps with pain. There are no safe dosages known, though, so at this time I cannot safely recommend its use. If you feel like Cucho is still in a lot of pain, then I recommend he be seen by an emergency vet. Based on records you might have and the medications that were prescribed, the vet can prescribe additional pain medications to help with his comfort.

My cat is still in pain. Can I give buprenorphine early or CBD?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

What's the best way to feed my hamster when I'm going on a trip?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My newly adopted pet won't eat hay. What can I do to encourage it?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

Share