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Sedation and incoordination are the chief side effects of concern, though they are temporary and resolve in a few hours. Cats may also vomit or drool, but these side effects should resolve within 8 hours of receiving the medication. Guinea pig owners are well aware of the dangers of administering medications of other pets to their guinea pigs. They are aware that guinea pigs are not like other animals. As a result, pet owners seek for and attempt to locate medications that they can administer to their guinea pig when it is in pain. Gabapentin's peak activity occurs approximately two hours after taking it by mouth. Side Effects. Sedation and incoordination are the chief side effects of concern, though they are temporary and resolve in a few hours. Cats may also vomit or drool, but these side effects should resolve within 8 hours of receiving the medication. Arthritis is often seen in guinea pigs that are suffering from hypovitaminosis C (scurvy) as this results in intra-articular haemorrhage (Witkowska et al, 2017). It has also been noted in those infected with Streptococcus pneumoniae alongside scurvy (Witt, 1988). Spontaneous development of arthritis has been noted in laboratory guinea pigs (Wei et al, 1998).. Limited information on the analgesic efficacy and safety of even clinically commonly used analgesic drugs in guinea pigs and chinchillas is available. Buprenorphine and meloxicam are currently the most common analgesics routinely used to treat painful conditions in guinea pigs and chinchillas. Hydromorphone has also shown to be an effective analgesic drug in these species, with limited adverse Gabapentin 3–10 mg/kg PO q 24 hrs. The best effects are seen when used in combination with other analgesics such as NSAIDs or paracetamol (acetaminophen). Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate 13–15 mg/kg chondroitin sulfate PO q 24 hrs. Can be used in a variety of cancer pains due to its mild antiinflammatory and analgesic effects. I know it's used on dogs when metacam/tramadol not working to ease pain. It's strong and can have side effects, in dogs I noticed drowsiness, confusion Piggies have fast metabolism so unsure what effect it has on them. They would have to discuss with you. Fingers crossed she feels better soon! View Gabapentin & more Guinea Pig resources at Vetlexicon. Over 28,000 peer-reviewed resources: Canis, Bovis, Equis, Felis, Lapis & Exotis. Like tramadol, it seems to be most effective when used in a multimodal approach (e.g. gabapentin+NSAID). Side effects reported in humans include sleepiness, fatigue, and weight gain after long periods of use (Gaynor and Muir, 2009). A study by Fox et al. (2003) used oral gabapentin in guinea pigs following partial ligation of the left sciatic Gabapentin (10 mg/kg, PO, every 12 hours) is a calcium channel blocker used to inhibit neurons stimulated by pain; it is useful for treatment of animals with chronic or neuropathic pain. Dexmedetomidine and medetomidine are newer analgesic-sedative, alpha-2-receptor blocking agents useful to facilitate examinations or diagnostic evaluations. There are several other pain relief medicines available to guinea pigs, including gabapentin, amantadine and tramadol. These can all be given in oral, liquid preparations. In addition, injectable opioids are effective and local nerve blocks can be used in some cases. Hi everyone, as I mentioned my almost 8 year old guinea Ginny was prescribed Gabapentin .05 and meloxicam for her atrophy and loss of movement in her back legs and hips, a little bit her front paws too. It's been suggested for Beano who has persistent bladder/kidney problems. Is it safe to use long term, maybe even for life? Anyone had problems with it Other options include gabapentin and tramadol. Injectable pain relief that your vet may use include meloxicam (as discussed above) and opioids (this class includes drugs called buprenorphine, methadone, morphine, fentanyl and butorphanol). My pig was on both meloxicam and gabapentin for pain. He handled the gabapentin fine but would be too lethargic to eat for an entire day on butorphanal (I butchered that spelling). I would recommend calling your vet if you’re concerned about side effects. My vet has considered Gabapentin but hasn’t been unable to find enough information on its use in guinea pigs, or the correct dosage. The other concern is the effect in use, does it cause lethargy/confusion, as it can in humans. This study evaluated whether gabapentin could terminate or moderate nerve agent-induced seizures using a validated guinea pig model. Male Hartley guinea pigs were surgically prepared to record I talked to my vet again about gabapentin and she felt it is very safe to use. She said she has used it on rabbits, birds, and several guinea pigs without any adverse reactions. I can't speak from experience with it yet, because I am still using metacam at this point. This same 'sensitivity' to corticosteroids has also been suggested to occur in guinea pigs and other smaller rodents. Although there may theoretically be some usefulness in the potent anti-inflammatory effects of corticosteroids, it may be important to keep in mind the potential for immunosuppressive side effects. Posted by u/[Deleted Account] - 2 votes and 5 comments
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