Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gabapentin Oral Solution is dosed at 5–10 mg/kg PO q8-12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Gabapentin Oral Solution is used in dogs for Neuropathic pain. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin Oral Solution in dogs, 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 | Long-term | Neuropathic pain | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gabapentin Oral Solution dose range in dogs, 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 dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin Oral Solution in dogs include: Long-term. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin Oral Solution is indicated in dogs for: Neuropathic pain.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin Oral Solution across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.