My cat ate gabapentin and is staggering. Should I call the vet?

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My cat (~4 kg, 12.5 yrs old) I think, ingested a 300 mg cap of gabapentin about 18 hrs ago. It took us a while to find his hiding place, because he didn't come when we called him. When we found him, his pupils were so dilated that there was only was only a thin ring of orange; they are almost back to normal in the past 2 hrs. He still won't drink even h2o on his lips, is lethargic & is staggering. He has tried to groom a tad, & he did pee a normal amt & color on a paper pad. No vomit or diarh. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 12 years and 6 months old | 9 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Nikolai should be okay as far as toxicity goes. 300mg is a lot but not at the point at which you would see liver toxicity or other adverse health problems. However, that being said, if he is still lethargic and acting abnormal, I would recommend taking him in to be seen by a veterinarian and have his blood tested to establish a baseline as well. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My cat ate gabapentin and is staggering. Should I call the vet?

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