Fractious cats challenge veterinary staff and owners. Getting a good blood pressure reading with an upset feline gets difficult. Researchers studied the effect of gabapentin on blood pressure in cats with and without chronic kidney disease.
Gabapentin has an effect on arterial BP in cats with and without CK. This effect appears to be more than just the result of stress reduction and should be taken into account when gabapentin is administered to patients in which measurement of BP is needed.”
Source: Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Sage Journals, ISFM, AAFP, May 21, 2024. Link.