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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. 3. Use of gabapentin for post-operative pain management: After surgery, cats may experience pain and discomfort as they recover. Gabapentin can be used to help manage post-operative pain in felines, providing relief and improving the cat's overall well-being during the recovery process. 4. Regardless of these species differences, cats benefit from implementation of pre-emptive, aggressive pain management to help decrease central sensitization (windup) and reduce postoperative analgesic requirements. 16 In addition to reducing the postoperative analgesic requirement, premedication with analgesics allows reduced induction and mainte Client compliance with follow-up care is especially important for patients with periodontal disease, which occurs in approximately 80% of dogs and 70% of cats over the age of 2 years. 2 These patients require frequent (every 4 to 6 months in some cases) professional cleaning, assessment, and treatment to successfully manage periodontal disease There is limited information on the use of gabapentin for acute pain management. 35,55,164 In one study, gabapentin (50 mg, PO, administered 12 h and 1 h before surgery) in combination with buprenorphine produced similar postoperative analgesia when compared with meloxicam and buprenorphine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. 35 Further Gabapentin for dogs is commonly prescribed for pain, anxiety, or seizures. It's generally safe, but there are some known side effects to be aware of. One of the most commonly cited uses of gabapentin in veterinary medicine is for treating acute post-operative pain. 5 Considering the mechanism of action of gabapentin and its impact on pain signaling, it is unlikely that gabapentin will be an effective analgesic in this context. 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. Hello- my 15 y/o cat had dental surgery 4-5 days ago (4 teeth removed) and was put on bupanorphine for pain. It did not seem to be giving her much relief so vet prescribed her small dose of gabapentin (25mg) in addition to the bupanorohine. She has been having severe diarrhea since about day 2 surgery, although persistent pain is present in a considerable percentage of individuals – even after common operations. For instance, in dogs and cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy, behavioural changes were observed for at least three days, suggesting pain relief is required following this procedure (Fox et al, 2000; Brondani et al, 2009). Scheduled gabapentin doses should be avoided in the post-operative period unless otherwise indicated for neuropathic pain Initial gabapentin doses for post-operative neuropathic pain should be limited to 300 mg per 24 hours Wean gabapentin over at least 2 weeks if receiving high doses (≥ 900 mg per 24 hours) for at least 4 weeks Frodo’s situation is very common. It’s called post-separation anxiety, and it poses a big problem for owners of dogs recovering from surgery. When dogs cry in a veterinary hospital or car, we chalk it off to anxiety. When it happens at home, owners are primed to suspect pain. Gabapentin is often administered as a pre-anesthetic medication to help relax the cat and reduce any discomfort they may experience during the process. After surgery, it can also be used as a pain reliever to help manage post-operative pain, ensuring a more comfortable recovery for the feline patient. Gabapentin is commonly prescribed as a long-term medication for chronic pain, especially in senior cats suffering from arthritis, nerve pain, or post-surgical recovery. Its effectiveness in managing neuropathic pain makes it a preferred choice for veterinarians. Gabapentin, while very few studies have been performed on its long-term use in cats, has thus far seemed safe and effective. In humans, Gabapentin is within the class of medications used to help prevent seizures (anticonvulsants) and is commonly prescribed for neuropathic pain. Comment 28: “Can Gabapentin be used for acute pain in dogs, such as after surgery?” Yes, Gabapentin can be effectively used for managing acute pain in dogs, such as post-surgical pain. Its ability to modulate nerve signals and provide neuropathic pain relief makes it a valuable component of a multimodal pain management plan. If your feline companion is recovering from cancer surgery, your veterinary care team may have prescribed gabapentin. Keep reading to learn more about this pain medication and its use in the recovery process after cancer surgery for cats. Gabapentin for Seizure Control and Pain Management There have been some encouraging studies on the use of gabapentin for post surgical pain relief in cats. Oftentimes gabapentin is used in combination with other drugs such as opioids or non steroid anti-inflammatory drugs for acute post surgical pain. Gabapentin offers relief for cats in several ways: Managing chronic pain: Gabapentin aids in managing chronic and neuropathic pain in cats, especially post-surgery, like declawing, ensuring comfort and recovery by enhancing other pain relievers’ effects for comprehensive pain management. It can be safely used in dogs (not cats) for the immediate operative and postoperative periods to help control pain. Alpha-2 adrenoreceptor drugs are used for both their sedative and analgesic properties. This class of drugs can greatly reduce the stress response in dogs and cats.
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