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).. 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 |
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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.