Gabapentin for Ferret
Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Gabapentin is used in ferret for Neuropathic / chronic pain adjunct. Routes documented in ferret: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin in ferret, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neurontin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | q12h | Neuropathic / chronic pain adjunct | Weak | Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Binds to alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels, modulating neurotransmitter release. Reduces central sensitization.
Side effects & warnings
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 ferret may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with ferret dosing
Gabapentin dosing in other species
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 ferret — 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.