Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Pregabalin is used in dog for Neuropathic pain, seizures (adjunct). Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pregabalin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Lyrica
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 2–4 mg/kg | q8-12h | Long-term; taper to discontinue | Neuropathic pain, seizures (adjunct) | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Binds alpha-2-delta subunit of voltage-gated calcium channels with higher affinity than gabapentin. Reduces excitatory neurotransmitter release. More predictable pharmacokinetics than gabapentin.
Controlled substance (CV). Sedation and ataxia at higher doses. More potent than gabapentin — lower doses needed. Taper to discontinue. Monitor for weight gain.
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? Pregabalin 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.