Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin Compounded Oral is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h (chronic) or single pre-visit dose in cats, per 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).. Gabapentin Compounded Oral is used in cats for Pre-visit anxiety, neuropathic pain. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Compounded Oral in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US 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 | 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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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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gabapentin Compounded Oral dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h (chronic) or single pre-visit dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin Compounded Oral in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin Compounded Oral in cats include: Long-term or single pre-visit dose 2h before. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin Compounded Oral is indicated in cats for: Pre-visit anxiety, neuropathic pain.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin Compounded Oral across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Compounded specifically to avoid xylitol toxicity risk from commercial solutions. Verify no xylitol in formulation. Sedation at higher doses. Tuna-flavored for cats.
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 cats — 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.