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Can I give my dog my human Gabapentin? Is it safe and xylitol-free?
Good question. If Xylitol is listed as an ingredient on the bottle, then it has xylitol in it. Typically the xylitol containing Gabapentin is the liquid version. If there is still any doubt, you should consider having your vet call in a new prescription to a pharamacy near you so that he/she doesn't go without his/her medication for long or potentially ingests a toxic form of Gabapentin. Also you should know for future that if Gabapentin is abruptly stopped in pets, it can lead to severe rebound pain in pets, so its best to keep your pet on it consistently or taper the dose. I hope that this helps! And best of luck moving forward with your pet. I hope that he/she gets his medication soon! Take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Vet Q & A
Can I give my dog gabapentin, prednicare, and tramadol together?
Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. While I usually use either gabapentin or tramadol, either one can be safely used with the prednisone. But tramadol can be used in conjunction with the gabapentin and a non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication ( or pred ) for chronic pain conditions. Take care.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Vet Q & A
Can pets take carprofen and gabapentin long-term? Natural options?
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Bailey. Carprofen and gabapentin can be used chronically if necessary for pain control. Carprofen controls pain and inflammation while gabapentin acts on neurological pain. If they are to be given chronically then bloodwork needs to be monitored especially for carprofen. It can have serious side effects on the liver and kidneys. Typically a blood sample is drawn before starting and then a month after use. From there bloodwork is usually monitored every 6 months. There will not be a comparable natural or over-the-counter medication. Joint supplements are available and some have been proven to slow the progression of arthritis. However, being supplements they are not regulated by the FDA and there is quite a bit of variation between products. They typically only help in mild cases. I hope this information helps!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Vet Q & A
My overweight dog has pain. Is gabapentin safe? What diet helps?
It may be that you’re just feeding too much or haven’t given the diet enough time. Start with the guideline on the bag and re-weigh in a month. If no changes, decrease each feeding by about 25%. Weigh in a month. Continue until you hit his ideal weight, then go up slightly to stop the loss and start maintaining. Weight loss is definitely crucial for managing arthritis so good work in that department. That dose of gabapentin is safe for him (and in fact what I might prescribe to him if you came to my clinic). However, it works much better when given consistently so do get a prescription just for Teddy from you vet. He or she will also want to make sure it’s nothing else serious going on like a fracture, fungal disease, or cancer. My other “go-to’s” for arthritis are high dose omega 3 fatty acids (about 1000mg fish oil daily) and a glucosamine chondroitin supplement. Talk with you vet as there are dozens of other options as well including Adequan, cold laser therapy, stem cell therapy, and many others.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
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Is 600mg Gabapentin safe for my 90lb senior dog with arthritis?
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Jack. For pain control in dogs, the dose can go as high at 5mg per pound, which would be 450mg. But it can be used up to 10mg per pound for dogs with seizures, so this isn't an overdose. It may be he needs the extra pain control. but I would speak to your vet about your concerns. Best of luck.
Updated on September 24th, 2025