Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Gabapentin is dosed at 3–5 mg/kg PO q12-24h in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.859, Gabapentin row, ref 166 = Morrissey JM, Carpenter JW, Appendix: Formulary. Corroborated in-species by frr 4th Ed Appendix Table A.4 (corpus p.638, printed p.626), Rabbits column: 'Gabapentin 3-5 mg/kg PO q12-24h'; and BSAVA Part B printed p.146 / corpus p.160: 'Rabbits: 2-5 mg/kg p.o. q8h'.. Gabapentin is used in rabbits for Pre-visit anxiolysis. Routes documented in rabbits: PO. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Gabapentin in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Neurontin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 3–5 mg/kg | q12-24h | 2-3 hours before visit | Pre-visit anxiolysis | Anecdotal | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.859, Gabapentin row, ref 166 = Morrissey JM, Carpenter JW, Appendix: Formulary. Corroborated in-species by frr 4th Ed Appendix Table A.4 (corpus p.638, printed p.626), Rabbits column: 'Gabapentin 3-5 mg/kg PO q12-24h'; and BSAVA Part B printed p.146 / corpus p.160: 'Rabbits: 2-5 mg/kg p.o. q8h'. |
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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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Gabapentin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: PO 3–5 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Gabapentin in rabbits: PO.
Cited course lengths for Gabapentin in rabbits include: 2-3 hours before visit. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Gabapentin is indicated in rabbits for: Pre-visit anxiolysis.
These are general warnings for Gabapentin across species; consult the rabbit dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Sedation common, especially initially. Some oral solutions contain xylitol (toxic to dogs). Taper to discontinue (do not stop abruptly). Adjust dose in renal impairment.
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 rabbits — 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.