Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin Compounded Oral is used in cat for Pre-visit anxiety, neuropathic pain. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Compounded Oral in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Compounded Gabapentin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h (chronic) or single pre-visit dose | Long-term or single pre-visit dose 2h before | Pre-visit anxiety, neuropathic pain | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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-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? Gabapentin Compounded Oral 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.