Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Gabapentin is used in dog for Post-operative pain adjunct (orthopedic), Neuropathic pain, chronic pain, adjunct analgesic, Seizure management adjunct, Pre-visit anxiolysis. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 4 cited dose rules for Gabapentin in dog, 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 | q8h | 7-14 days post-operatively | Post-operative pain adjunct (orthopedic) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic use; taper to discontinue | Neuropathic pain, chronic pain, adjunct analgesic | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | q8h | Chronic; do not stop abruptly | Seizure management adjunct | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| PO | 10–20 mg/kg | once | 2-3 hours before vet visit | Pre-visit anxiolysis | Moderate | 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 dog 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 dog — 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.