A survey of clinicians found that gabapentin use in veterinary medicine is similar to use in human medicine; 69 percent of respondents indicated they prescribe gabapentin on a daily or weekly basis, most commonly for acute and chronic pain (extra-label). Rebecca Reader, DVM, DACVAA, reviews her top five recommended uses for gabapentin based on mechanism of action and physiology of pain.
Note: Gabapentin is used off-label (without FDA approval) for dogs. Liquid forms of gabapentin are often mixed with xylitol, an artificial sweetener toxic to dogs.
Source: Top 5 uses for gabapentin in dogs & cats, Clinician’s Brief, January 2023. Link. The discussion references the chill protocol which can be found for subscribers here <Link>.
Also see: Gabapentin for dogs: uses, side effects, and alternatives, AKC, March 26, 2024. Link.