Gabapentin for Rabbit
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
Dose ranges
| 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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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 rabbit may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Analgesic drugs with rabbit 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 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.