Gabapentin

Gabapentin For Dogs and Cats

Gabapentin is a medication for the treatment of seizures, pain and anxiety in dogs and cats. Seizures are more common in dogs than cats and can happen for various reasons—the most common for dogs being Idiopathic epilepsy, an inherited disorder. Other causes of seizures can include health issues like liver disease, so you should consult your veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. They can walk you through medicinal options and can prescribe the correct gabapentin dosage for dogs. You should only use medication that is made for your type of pet and with the authorization of your vet.

In the class of drugs called anticonvulsants—which are mainly prescribed and used to treat seizures—gabapentin has other uses, too. Your veterinarian may also prescribe gabapentin for your cat’s anxiety. The gabapentin for cats' dosage is different from gabapentin for dogs, so use only what your vet prescribes to your individual pets. Gabapentin for dogs’ anxiety is the same drug, but dosages will be different depending on weight, severity and other factors. Gabapentin for cats and gabapentin for dogs is also prescribed to help relieve chronic pain. If your cat or dog has arthritis—for instance—gabapentin may help. You can also use gabapentin for your dog’s pain associated with malignancy or many forms of chronic pain.