Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Gabapentin is used in cat for Neuropathic pain, pre-visit anxiolysis, Chronic musculoskeletal pain, Feline hyperesthesia syndrome. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 3 cited dose rules for Gabapentin in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic or PRN for vet visits | Neuropathic pain, pre-visit anxiolysis | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Chronic; taper to discontinue | Chronic musculoskeletal pain | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic | Feline hyperesthesia syndrome | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds to alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, modulating neurotransmitter release. Reduces central sensitization.
Sedation common, especially initially. Some oral solutions contain xylitol (toxic to dogs). Taper to discontinue (do not stop abruptly). Adjust dose in renal impairment.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Gabapentin 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.