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Gabapentin is a medication that is commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat various conditions in cats, including chronic pain, seizures, and anxiety.While it can be an effective tool in managing these ailments, it is important for pet owners to be aware of the potential side effects that may occur when their feline companions are taking this medication. Hill’s CD? Was this recommended by your vet? Did they say if your cat had crystals or stones in his bladder? I absolutely do not want to go against your vet’s recommendations as I do not know the specifics of your cat’s situation, but I’m curious if your vet specifically recommended hill’s CD or if you chose that one because it’s titled “urinary”. Gabapentin for musculoskeletal and arthritic pain in cats. When gabapentin was given to cats with arthritis, owners noted that although activity levels were lower than in the placebor group, cats on gabapentin were able to do more activity that was previously imparied due to their arthritis. Owners may be unsure if their senior cat is in pain Does anyone know if there is a correlation between gabapentin and urinary incontinence in cats? Or has heard anything from their respective vets, own research, etc? Haven’t been able to find much online. I’ll bring up same with my vet this week. bubba is on 50mg gaba q12h (capsule, sprinkled in food). He hasn’t had gaba for the last week? Specifically, it helps to reduce the sensation of pain arising from the bladder and urinary tract, making urination less painful and stressful for your cat. While it’s not a direct cure for urinary infections, gabapentin can significantly improve your cat’s quality of life by managing the pain associated with these conditions. According to Gil-Nagel et al., gabapentin-induced incontinence was thought to be associated with preexisting frontal lobe damage, because of their patients' primary diagnosis of epilepsy with frontal lobe damage . Gabapentin does not bind to plasma proteins and is thus distributed in most organs and tissues. Hi - I've checked the forums and found one other thread on gabapentin for cystitis, but there wasn't much of a discussion or too much information. Desperately looking for some answers or feedback on longterm gabapentin and whether it's been successful for anyone's cat with urinary problems, as well as some neuro issues my cat has been having: ⚠️ Gabapentin itself does not cause increased urination, but its effects on sedation and mobility may make some cats appear to have changes in bathroom habits. Additionally, in cats with pre-existing kidney disease , gabapentin may take longer to clear from the body, leading to prolonged sedation. The gabapentin might help her to pee as it should help with any pain she might be feeling, and it can work as a relaxant too. It works better if given consistently. Do not give her prazoin, unless that med has been prescribed for her. It is for high blood pressure and for those cats who have congestive heart failure. Ask about increasing the gabapentin. The dose range is huge. It not uncommon for cats too habitually return to places to pee. Even the enzyme cleaner can’t get rid of the smell or place. You might need to block the behavior. Understanding Gabapentin’s Mechanism; Gabapentin and its Indirect Impact on Urination; When Gabapentin Might Not Be Effective for Urination; Important Considerations; Conclusion; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Gabapentin and Cat Urination. 1. What is the best medication for cat peeing issues? 2. Does gabapentin cause urinary tract Gabapentin is likely being recommended by the vet because cystitis causes bladder spasms and therefore pain. Assuming you've already tried 10 mg dose of Gaba, and it is still making Speedy a little groggy, I would either ask the vet if there is a way to reduce the dosage of Gaba, or offer some other Gaba-type alternatives. My cat is on both. Fluoxetine bc he was peeing on god damn everything. The vet has it compounded into a liquid that we squirt in his ear. His entire demeanor changed. Way more cuddly and NO MORE PEE! I use the gabapentin for his grooming (white long haired Persian). He gets real nasty. A cat peeing blood is urgent, but not an emergency- as long as they remain well in themselves. It can be dangerous if left untreated and it’s probably painful, so they should see the vet within 24 hours. However, if your cat stops urinating and starts straining at any point, this should be seen as an emergency. I took my cat to the vet today for possible UTI/urinary issues. He basically said she seemed to be having a stress related urinary issue (I had been out of town for about 9 days) and gave me liquid Gabapentin to give to her to manage her pain until the problem resolves itself. Another trend in the use of Gabapentin for cats is its off-label use for behavior modification. While Gabapentin is not specifically approved for this use in cats, some veterinarians have found it to be effective in helping to reduce anxiety and aggression in feline patients. Trend #3: Individual Variation in Response to Gabapentin The good news is that within 48hrs of stopping the gabapentin, both my cats are back to normal. There are various other painkillers available. Even cats with CKD can take NSAIDs such as loxicom. Otherwise, buprenorphine is really helpful. It can also make cats a bit zombie-ish, but in my experience less so than gabapentin. In one retrospective study, the most common behavior in cats with separation anxiety was inappropriate urination, with the owner’s bed a popular spot for urination. 4 However, often changes in litter box hygiene (ie, box not cleaned as often) during the owner’s absence results in the inappropriate elimination as the cat does not want to use they prescribe gabapentin to my 16.5 year old cat who has early stage kidney disease. Not sure abotu the others, but gabapentin is extremely low risk afaik. Not sure of anything that would make it contraindicated tbh The 100mg capsule is the most common size prescribed for cats. Gabapentin also comes in a 50mg/ml liquid form that does require refrigeration. The commercial liquid form may contain the artificial sweetener xylitol. While not toxic to cats, xylitol is toxic to dogs, so be careful with this form if there’s a pup in your home.
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