Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) is used in cat for Pre-visit anxiolysis/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 Liquid (Veterinary) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Gabapentin Oral Solution Vet
Dose ranges
| 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/Neuropathic pain | Strong | AAFP Feline-Friendly Handling Guidelines; Plumb's 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, reducing excitatory neurotransmitter release. Provides neuropathic pain relief and pre-visit anxiolysis.
Side effects & warnings
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 cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Gabapentin Liquid (Veterinary) dosing in other species
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 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.