Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Gabapentin is used in rabbit for Neuropathic pain, chronic pain, Pre-visit anxiolysis. Routes documented in rabbit: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Gabapentin in rabbit, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | q8-12h | Chronic use | Neuropathic pain, chronic pain | Extrapolated | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
| PO | 5–15 mg/kg | once | 2-3 hours before visit | Pre-visit anxiolysis | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th 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 rabbit 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 rabbit — 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.