Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) is dosed at 10–20 mg/kg PO q8-12h (pain); single pre-visit dose in cats, per AAFP Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.568, Gabapentin monograph spanning p.568-570; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) is used in cats for Pre-visit anxiolysis (reduction of fear/anxiety associated with veterinary examination). Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Gabapentin Oral Solution Vet
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8-12h (pain); single pre-visit dose | PRN for vet visits; q8-12h for chronic pain management | Pre-visit anxiolysis (reduction of fear/anxiety associated with veterinary examination) | Strong | AAFP Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines; Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.568, Gabapentin monograph spanning p.568-570; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
The sources disagree for this combination. The ranges below do not overlap on a comparable route. This is not an error in one of them — published veterinary references differ, and reconciling them for a particular patient is a clinical judgement.
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–10 | PO | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.196 | 5-10 mg/kg p.o. q8-12h (starting dose; incremental dose increases are recommended). |
| 5–10 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.378 | • Anticonvulsant dose: 5-10 mg/kg q12h PO. The dose has been increased to |
| 20 | — | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.378 | 20 mg/kg q8-12h in some cats to control seizures. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, reducing excitatory neurotransmitter release. Provides neuropathic pain relief and pre-visit anxiolysis.
Human liquid contains xylitol — TOXIC to dogs. Must use veterinary compounded or xylitol-free formulation. Sedation and ataxia dose-dependent. Taper when discontinuing.
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 Liquid (Veterinary) dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 10–20 mg/kg q8-12h (pain); single pre-visit dose. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) in cats include: PRN for vet visits; q8-12h for chronic pain management. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) is indicated in cats for: Pre-visit anxiolysis (reduction of fear/anxiety associated with veterinary examination).
These are general warnings for Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Human liquid contains xylitol — TOXIC to dogs. Must use veterinary compounded or xylitol-free formulation. Sedation and ataxia dose-dependent. Taper when discontinuing.
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) 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.