Dog amputation surgery: Can I give Gabapentin if she's not eating?

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My dog is having amputation surgery tomorrow. Should I still give her her Q8h Gabapentin? If yes, how should I give it? She is NPO right now except for water. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 1 month old | 26 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Thank you for using PetCoach. Gabapentin may be given with or without food so it doesn't matter that she is NPO. If you normally hide the medication in food you would need to give her the medication by placing the pill directly down her throat. If you don't know how to do this here is a video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5Iil1hCAg So, I would give the Gabapentin tonight but not tomorrow morning as during the surgery the vet will likely give a narcotic (like morphine). Gabapentin can interfere with the efficacy of the narcotics. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Dog amputation surgery: Can I give Gabapentin if she's not eating?

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