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Refer to FAQ How does gabapentin make cats feel? (self.AskVet) submitted 19 days ago by Ilove-kittens My vet prescribed gabapentin for my cat before vet visits and for when boarding her. I trust him but just wondering- does it only make kitty sleepy- so she would be anxious still, but sedated? Human doctors typically prescribe gabapentin for mild pain management and as a sleep/anxiety drug. It is a commonly used med for cats also, just like other "people medicine" such as antibiotics or cardiac drugs, etc. Ignore the silly trolls trying to make you feel bad for following your vet's prescribed treatment. From a brief search, gabapentin stays in a cat's system for about 8 hours. I think utilizing the full 100mg at once will give her significantly more comfort for the majority of your ride. In this article we outline which sedatives are available, the dangers of using cat sedatives for travel and the alternative remedies for travel anxiety in cats. Gabapentin is a common medication used in both pets and people to address certain painful conditions and as added control for seizure conditions. In pets, it is also often used for mild sedation for stressful situations and for car travel, especially in cats. Do check with your vet for getting accurate information about anxiety management for cats, gabapentin, and travel** Hi all, so I just wanted to give a couple of updates about gabapentin, and about the whole trip in general. Gabapentin has been really amazing for my cat and no doubt I would use it on something like a long car journey. For my cat, she is definitely more lethargic and at its peak has trouble jumping super high. Thankfully the cat is still eating, drinking, and using the litter box. But for those whose cats are on gabapentin, how many days did it take for you to notice positive effects? I have no experience with it, so I don't know in my gut if it's actually helping. Gabapentin is often used in cats for pain therapy and to reduce anxiety. Learn more about gabapentin for cats, including side effects. I’m looking for experiences giving cats gabapentin before travel. The vet prescribed it (100mg) and I’m testing it on my 14.5 lbs, 4 year old boy Hello! I’m bringing my cat on an airplane for the first time. I have 100mg Gabapentin pills that I plan to give her to calm her anxiety during the whole ordeal. My vet wasn’t very helpful with dosage/scheduling for the Gabapentin. I understand it varies between cats, but am hoping someone here could give me suggestions for how much / when to give my 10lb cat Gabapentin for air travel We have used gabapentin previously for vet visits, and we are planning on using it again tomorrow. Any advice on travel with cats and more specifically air travel and gabapentin? Gabapentin For Cats For Travel Traveling with pets can be a stressful experience for both the pet and the owner. Cats, in particular, are known for their aversion to change and unfamiliar environments. This can make car rides, plane trips, and even short journeys to the vet a challenge. My cat was prescribed gabapentin and I think she’s feeling her first dose 11 comments Best Add a Comment RainbowDeep • 1 yr. ago Dog Veterinarian: Dr. Jim Hi. I'm Dr. Jim. Gabapentin is really good drug for travel sedation in cats. But It has a very large dosing range. For a cat Mumford's size, an effective dose can be anywhere from 100-250 mg. I've never used Gabapentin it for this purpose but just want to say, as a bit of a warning, that our post-op cat had to take it for several days and she reliably spat out as much as she could each and every time. You may have an advantage there since you'll have the element of surprise going for you! he would eat anything I put before him. The vet prescribed my cat gabapentin as I am taking her on a 4 hour train ride to my parents’ on Saturday (+2 hours to include travel to and from stations, waiting, etc). Every time I’ve traveled with her, even on a 10 minute car ride to the vet, she yowls and often pees or poops in the carrier. Hence the gaba. The vet said gabapentin is great for calming down anxious cats, but I’m The vet perscribed the cat 100mg gabapentin twice a day to sedate the cat for the trip. We did a trial with the drug at home last week and it worked well, the cat slept the most part for about 10hrs during the day. This is excellent advice— I’d just add that gabapentin has few side effects for animals or people, which is why it’s increasingly prescribed for off label uses, like mild sedation. My elderly 17lb.dog is on 100mg gaba twice daily for neurological (spinal) pain long term without any impact on kidney or liver values. 17 votes, 38 comments. I have to give my cat 100 mg of gabapentin tonight and 100 mg tomorrow 3 hours before the vet visit as she is getting her
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