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Affected cats have systemic disease rather than a lower urinary tract disorder, similar to humans with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. 1,2 Stress is a key contributing factor of FIC, 2,3 and cats often have one or more comorbidities (ie, Pandora syndrome). 1,4 FIC usually self-resolves; however, outcomes may be extreme (eg, owner Feline idiopathic cystitis, also known as feline interstitial cystitis or FIC for short, is a type of feline lower urinary tract disease that causes inflammation of the bladder in cats. “Idiopathic” means that the cause of the disease process is unknown; “interstitial” refers to the location of the inflammation in the interstitium In cats, gabapentin is most often used as a pain medication for chronic pain, such as from arthritis. Gabapentin is also recognized as beneficial in reducing the fear responses that a kitty may have to the stress of handling and being examined at the vet. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the uses, benefits, risks, and proper administration of gabapentin for cats. Understanding Gabapentin for Cats Exploring the Uses of Gabapentin in Feline Medicine. Gabapentin is widely used in veterinary medicine to treat a range of conditions in cats. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Cats get UTIs when there is a bacterial infection in their bladder or urethra. Your vet will need a urine sample to diagnose this condition. If your cat is taking gabapentin in capsule or tablet form, mix the prepared powder with a small amount of your cat’s favorite food or a bit of water so they can swallow it easily. If using the liquid form, use the syringe to carefully administer the medication directly into your cat’s mouth, slowly squirting it near the back of the tongue. Gabapentin has many useful properties for treating cats beyond use as an anticonvulsant. It is used off-label in cats to reduce situational anxiety, provide pain relief, and is the preferred treatment for a condition called feline hyperesthesia syndrome. Cat urine normally dicourages bacterial growth. Only cats that are producing abnormal urine are prone to developing lower urinary tract infections. Cats may develop a urinary tract infection if they have very dilute urine from chronic kidney disease, glucose in the urine from diabetes, or blood in the urine from stones or tumors. 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. Therefore, the mechanism accounting for incontinence could involve not only the brain and the spinal cord but also the local effects of gabapentin on gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract . Iyer et al. proposed a different gabapentin-induced incontinence mechanism based on the relationship between gabapentin and afferent C-fiber nerve Sterile bladder inflammation is the single most common cause of lower urinary tract signs in cats, Dr. Fischer told attendees at a recent Fetch dvm360 conference. Tony Buffington, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVN, and Jodi Westropp, DVM, PhD, the gurus of all things lower urinary tract, have coined the term “Pandora's syndrome” to describe sensitization The symptoms above could be caused by any cause: bladder tumor, UTI (urinary tract infection), bladder stone, etc. Basically, any source of inflammation in the bladder will create FLUTD. The term FUS, which stands for feline urinary syndrome to describe FLUTD, is not often used now, but you may hear it. Gabapentin is used in cats to treat chronic pain, especially of neuropathic origin and anxiety. For pain, this drug seems to be most effective when combined with other types of analgesics (for Bacterial urinary tract infections – Disorders of the feline urinary tract. G. E. Less. VCNASA; Treatment of feline lower urinary tract disease. D Gunn-Moore. UK Vet 6(5) p27-30; Pathophysiology of feline lower urinary tract disease. UK Vet 6(5) p 20-26 Gabapentin is a medication used to treat pain in cats. It is also used as a sedative to help reduce anxiety during stressful situations, like car travel and vet visits. Here’s what you need to know about this common feline medication. By calming the overactive nerve pathways in the urinary tract, gabapentin helps to alleviate the pain and discomfort associated with FLUTD, making it easier for the cat to urinate without significant distress.
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