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Gabapentin is helpful to some people with specific pain problems as many in the comments are suggesting. However if you are getting TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) to treat depression and/or anxiety keep in mind gabapentin can actually reduce the efficacy of the treatment. /r/dogs is a place for dog owners of all levels of knowledge, skill, and experience to discuss various topics related to responsible dog ownership. This subreddit is a great starting point for a lot of information, but you should always verify and expand upon what you've read from reputable sources before putting it to use in your daily life. I can tell you with 100% certainty that tremors are a possible side effect for dogs who are actively taking Gabapentin. I took my dog off of Gabapentin briefly. The tremors immediately stopped. When I resumed Gabapentin, the tremors resumed. I spoke with my vet and was directed to take my dog off of Gabapentin. Again, the tremors immediately My 13 year old dog takes this daily to combat arthritis. According to my vet, it's very safe, and my dog does well on it. Most dogs are prescribed gabapentin to manage chronic pain associated with arthritis and cancer as well as neural and post-operative pain. It’s often prescribed alongside NSAIDs or opiates. It’s thought to amplify their effect on pain management despite potential side effects. My dog tried gabapentin for anti-anxiety and also for his neuter before, but he was still so hyper and I saw absolutely no difference in his behavior, and he was taking 300mg dosage. Is this common or has anyone else’s dog not reacted to Gabapentin? Gabapentin is extremely safe for dogs, and it has the potential to alleviate pain for our dogs and improve their quality and enjoyment of life. If you’ve been wondering why so many veterinarians are prescribing this medication more and more, there’s your answer. 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. For what it's worth, I give my 30 lb dog ~300mg of gabapentin for anxiety as needed (like around the 4th of July) as recommended by my vet. A short-term dose should not be an issue, but you should really call your vet. Our vet behaviorist is thinking about switching our dog to clomicalm/clomipramine as we are not having the results we are looking for with fluvoxamine paired with gabapentin (sedation, still anxious) and it's a different category of anti-anxiety medication (SNRI instead of SSRI). Any gabapentin experience to share would be great. We’ve tried around 5 or 10 different meds, both acute and long term. Gabapentin has not only been one of the most effective led we’ve tried, but my dog seems to actually enjoy being on it (subjective, but call it an owners intuition). Just a heads-up that Tramadol does not work for pain relief in dogs. This is a fairly recent discovery, but something anyone whose dog is pending any kind of surgery. Tramadol works by blocking the M-1 opioid receptors. Dogs do not have these receptors. Yes, my dog takes 300mg of Gabapentin twice a day (previously it was x3). She is a GSD & weighs 32kgs. I have found it to be very effective & she has shown no adverse side effects to the medication. The dose you have detailed for your dog is at the lower end of what can be prescribed. Review the rules here r/Dogs has four goals: - Help the public better understand dogs - Promote healthy, responsible dog-owner relationships - Encourage “Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive” training protocols. here. - Support adoption as well as ethical and responsible breeding This scared me, and thank you for sharing. My dog has been having pain but was getting better on gabapentin and metacam and rest. Last week the vet recommended librella for longer term impact. He's a different dog now. Really slow, unhappy, has begun to have difficulty holding himself up properly on his front legs. I’d recommend bypassing all of the popular hip and joint supplements and go with green lipped mussels. My 7 year old bulldog has severe osteoarthritis in her hind legs and I’ve tried everything from dasequin to cosequin to gmax-you name it. We've used it frequently due to various orthopedic injuries in my dogs - a thrown out back in my senior Golden, a toe amputation on my younger dog, etc. Gabapentin didn't work well for my spouse's nerve pain but seems more helpful in dogs, I have zero qualms about giving it to my pets. Gabapentin is prescribed for dogs with anxiety, though, so it probably does increase her 'space brains'. You might find your dog sleeps more, or is a little less receptive / needy of your touch. She has been on gabapentin for several years now - and aside from her age and her mashed potato brains, she is a happy, healthy dog. Gabapentin may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and dizziness. It is important to follow the prescribed dosage and seek medical attention if experiencing serious side effects or changes in mood or behavior. Gabapentin is prescribed by healthcare professionals and should only be taken under medical supervision. My poor Madison. I do everything I can to protect my dogs and I feel like I failed her. For all dog lovers out there, (even if your dog is not elderly, they will be someday) please take a moment to read this. My sweet girl, has been on gabapentin and rimadyl for arthritis for a few years, and she seemed to be doing well on them.
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