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US brand names:Compounded Gabapentin
Gabapentin Compounded Oral is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels. Compounded to avoid xylitol in commercial liquid and for species-specific flavoring.
Compounded specifically to avoid xylitol toxicity risk from commercial solutions. Verify no xylitol in formulation. Sedation at higher doses. Tuna-flavored for cats.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h (chronic) or single pre-visit dose | Strong | KuKanich B. Outpatient oral analgesics in dogs and cats beyond nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: an evidence-based approach. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2013;43:1109-1125. doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2013.04.007 — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.597 (2026-08-01). |
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