What can I give my cat for road trip anxiety? Is Gabapentin safe?

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Gabapentin for cat with road trip anxiety?

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

We are using gabapentin now more commonly in pets with anxiety or fear prior to stressful events such as a trip to the vet. This could possibly include a road trip as well. This is, however, a prescription medication so it will require a visit to a veterinarian for an examination of your cat or a call to your vet if they have seen your cat recently to determine if they feel the drug is safe and appropriate for your cat in particular. We cannot prescribe medication via this website since we haven't personally examined your cat. Other options that may help with mild anxiety would include Feliway pheremone spray https://www.feliway.com/us#redirected in the cat carrier, and calming supplements such as Composure for cats https://www.vetriscience.com/index.php?l=product_detail&p=9008103030 or Zylkene.

What can I give my cat for road trip anxiety? Is Gabapentin safe?

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