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13 Απρ 2023 · This study set out to investigate the effect of giving a single dose of gabapentin for fear-based aggressive behaviors in cats during veterinary visits. The researchers compared a dose of either 100 or 200 mg/cat to placebo capsules 2 hours prior to the vet visit.
18 Οκτ 2024 · Gabapentin is a human medicine that’s considered safe in cats, being administered for chronic pain, epilepsy, and anxiety. It is most often used 2–3 hours before stressful visits to the vet.
7 Μαρ 2024 · Gabapentin is used in cats to manage chronic pain, control seizures, and reduce anxiety, especially during vet visits. The dosage varies, typically ranging from 1.5 to 5 mg per pound for pain relief, 2.5 to 5 mg per pound for seizures, and 20 mg/kg for anxiety before vet visits.
For feline pain, the ideal amount of the medicine is 1.25 to 2 mg/kg every 12 hours. For sedation and calming, vets usually prescribe 40-70mg for smaller and old felines and 75-90mg for adult cats 2-3 hours before a vet visit or travel.
I have to give my cat 100 mg of gabapentin tonight and 100 mg tomorrow 3 hours before the vet visit as she is getting her blood drawn. I’m nervous because she’s a 9.7 lb cat and I don’t know anything about how sedatives work on cats. This is the vets recommendation.
14 Αυγ 2023 · For sedation and to manage anxiety, gabapentin doses in cats may be higher than when used for pain. The dose range for most cats is 50 mg to 200 mg and rarely exceeds 200 mg. When used before a stressful event, gabapentin should be given at least 2 to 3 hours before the event.
At-home Sedation Options (choose one if pre-hospital sedation is indicated) Gabapentin (50 – 100 mg per cat or 150 mg if big cat, PO, 2 – 3 hours before arrival) Sprinkle the gabapentin powder on 1 TBS wet food and add flavor enhancer (eg, FortiFlora, tuna juice, etc).
