Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin Oral Solution is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.570, Gabapentin monograph spanning p.568-570; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Gabapentin Oral Solution is used in cats for Chronic pain, pre-visit anxiety. Routes documented in cats: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Oral Solution in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Neurontin Solution
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Variable | Chronic pain, pre-visit anxiety | 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). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.570, Gabapentin monograph spanning p.568-570; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — 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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XYLITOL-FREE formulation must be used (xylitol is toxic to dogs). Some human formulations contain xylitol. Sedation, ataxia at higher doses.
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 Oral Solution dose range in cats, with cited source references: PO 5–10 mg/kg q8-12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin Oral Solution in cats: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin Oral Solution in cats include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin Oral Solution is indicated in cats for: Chronic pain, pre-visit anxiety.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin Oral Solution across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. XYLITOL-FREE formulation must be used (xylitol is toxic to dogs). Some human formulations contain xylitol. Sedation, ataxia at higher doses.
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin Oral Solution 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.