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Before undergoing surgery, cats may need to be sedated to ensure a smooth and safe procedure. Gabapentin is often administered as a pre-anesthetic medication to help relax the cat and reduce any discomfort they may experience during the process. If the gabapentin is treating chronic pain—arthritis, for example—a cat will probably just be a little stiffer until their next dose. But if it is after surgery, the consequences of that pain can be significant. A cat that misses a dose of pain relief is more likely to chew, scratch, or cause injury to its surgical site. As for gabapentin + anesthetic - in my experience, when I was a nurse assistant at a cat clinic, we adopted standard routine for ALL surgery patient (so not just fractious cats, but all patients getting anesthetic and intubation) to receive 100mg of gabapentin the night before surgery, and the morning of. IMPORTANT: The authors, reviewers, and editors of the material in the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats have made extensive efforts to ensure that treatments, drugs, and dosage regimens are accurate and conform to the standards accepted at the time of publication. Gabapentin, a gabapentinoid, was developed as an anticonvulsant but has analgesic and anxiolytic effects (13, 14), often with single dose administration before surgery (15). Gabapentin is anxiolytic in cats (16). Studies have not shown gabapentin to be as effective for acute pain in cats as some other medications like buprenorphine, and so it is less commonly prescribed for a sudden onset of a painful condition, or after surgery. Of all the premedication, gabapentin is the most beneficial. It decreases anxiety, decreases sensitivity to touch, and decreases pain during recovery. It is available in liquid form, and can easily be given by syringe or mixed in 2 ml of baby food. Gabapentin is commonly prescribed in cats for pain and sedation. There are few safe, long-term pain medications approved for cats. Gabapentin is given orally to cats and can often be compounded into flavored liquids to make it easier to give to your cat. Thus far, Gabapentin appears to be a safe alternative to other medications on the market. Before administering gabapentin to your cat, you will need to gather the necessary supplies. This includes the medication itself, as well as a syringe (if using a liquid form), a pill crusher (if using a capsule or tablet form), and your cat’s favorite treats for a positive reinforcement. Yes, giving gabapentin to your cat the night before a vet visit is generally considered safe and can be beneficial, particularly for anxious cats. Many veterinarians recommend this practice as part of a comprehensive sedation plan to minimize stress associated with veterinary appointments. If the veterinarian performing your pet’s surgery has prescribed a premedication protocol for home use (for example gabapentin and/or trazodone), administer the prescribed medication at bedtime the night before and 2 hours prior to getting in the car on procedure day. NB: The sedative dose (>20 mg/kg) is higher than the analgesic dose of gabapentin in cats (gabapentin for analgesia in cats = 5 – 10 mg/kg or 25 – 50 mg per cat, PO, BID) The use of pre-hospital gabapentin has been the single most effective tool for reducing fear and anxiety in healthy cats that I and many clinicians have used. The standard recommendation for using gabapentin for veterinary visits is to administer it 2 to 3 hours before the appointment. However, a dose the night before can provide a more gradual onset of the medication’s effects, allowing your cat to wake up in a calmer state. Increased use of gabapentin for pre-anesthetic sedation: Veterinarians are increasingly using gabapentin as a pre-anesthetic sedative in cats undergoing surgery or other medical procedures. By administering gabapentin before the procedure, veterinarians can help reduce the cat 's anxiety and make the experience less stressful for both the pet The goals of this medication are to help your pet be calm and to allow us to use less injectable and inhalant anesthetics for your pet's procedure. As a result, we expect more stable blood pressures during surgery and a smoother recovery after the procedure. Cats will receive doses of Gabapentin. Dogs will receive Trazodone and/or Gabapentin. Give directly or in one tablespoonful of food 2-3 hours before transport to the surgery. Specialist opinion backs up our opinion that this volume of food on this time scale is not an unacceptable risk even if subsequent additional sedation or anaesthesia is required. Oral gabapentin in cats – often without additional sedation/premedication – can be used by house-call and clinic-bound veterinarians to facilitate examination, blood draws, cystocentesis, blood glucose curves, ultrasound exams and additional injections. Absolutely check with the vet. They make a plan for surgeries that includes the different sedation and anaesthesia drugs. Your vet will need to know about the gabapentin so they can factor this in. The vet might give you guidance on timing or alternatives. Cats undergoing anesthetic procedures such as dental cleanings, oral surgery, tumor removal, spays, and neuters go home the same day. In special circumstances, such as emergency or complex surgery, your cat may need to be transferred to a 24-hour facility. On discharge you will be given oral and written discharge instructions. Pre-Surgical Use: Gabapentin is sometimes prescribed to cats before surgery to help manage pain and anxiety during the recovery period. By starting the medication before the procedure, veterinarians can help to ensure a smoother and more comfortable recovery for their feline patients.
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