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The dosage for gabapentin may vary depending on a cat’s size, as well as whether it’s being used as a pain medication, as part of seizure management, or as a sedative before vet visits or travel. From a safety perspective, a gabapentin dosage for cats will typically not exceed 50-100mg per cat to address pain or when being used as a sedative. Consult with your veterinarian about the indications and safest gabapentin formulation for your cat. If you need to speak with a vet but can't get to one, head over to PangoVet. The capsules were given 90 minutes before they left for the vet. The treatment was reversed for each cat prior to the second visit. Once they arrived at the veterinary hospital, each cat was examined and had his or her blood pressure read. Owners also rated the cats’ stress scores during the trip to the hospital as well as during the exam. The timing of when to give your cat Gabapentin before a vet visit can vary depending on your cat's individual needs and the reason for the visit. However, in general, it is recommended to give your cat Gabapentin about 1-2 hours before the vet visit. When gabapentin has been used as part of a pre vet visit medication protocol or for cats during hospitalisation caregivers must be informed of the ongoing impact on mobility and spacial awareness. Cats must be kept inside for at least 8 hours after the last administration of gabapentin. When gabapentin is given for a long time, the drowsiness effect wears off; if your kitty takes gabapentin regularly (for seizures, chronic pain, or other problems), a higher dose may be needed before the vet visit to achieve the same effect. 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. In a recent study the efficacy of 20mg/kg gabapentin in hyperthyroid cats, given 1-2hrs before coming to the clinic, was evaluated. 6 This was a placebo-controlled study and the cats in the gabapentin group were significantly more relaxed during transport to the hospital, and more amendable to examination (exam, blood sampling, blood pressure). • Gabapentin has analgesic effects in cats, and reducing pain may be one of the ways it helps reduce fear. • Gabapentin is typically used prior to sedation/premedication protocols (see below). Gabapentin does not replace in-clinic sedation/premedication protocols. -or- 2. Van Haaften et al. (2017) investigated the use of a single dose of gabapentin (100mg) in pet cats, administered before transport and a veterinary examination. Each cat had two clinic visits one week apart and received one of two treatments on each visit, gabapentin or a placebo. Based on pharmacokinetics, gabapentin may be given to dogs and cats to prevent fear or anxiety at veterinary visits at least 90 min before the visit. Some benefit has been anecdotally reported for some dogs of starting the gabapentin the evening before and the day of the veterinary visit, with the final dose coming 90 min before the appointment At Just Cats, we like to have owners give the medication at home 2-3 hours prior to the vet visit, since that is typically the peak time for the drug’s effectiveness. However, every cat is different and occasionally we have to modify the dosage, timing, or even give a second dose.
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