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Is gabapentin safe for my cat's eye pain, and what's the right dose?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Male | unneutered | 4 years old | 7 lbs

Would gabapentin help with Sammie's eye pain? I've read that it's ok in small doses. Is it?

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Answered By Lotus Altholtz

Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist

Published on January 10th, 2019

Gabapentin would help with eye pain. The dose would be so low for a cat that your vet may need to prescribe a compounded liquid version of it as the human capsules would contain way too much. I definitely recommend consulting with your veterinarian about it! Good luck!

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