12/02/2026
"Gabapentin was shown to reliably induce sedation, reduce stress-related behaviors, and exert analgesic effects in both acute and chronic settings... without altering any cardiovascular, echocardiographic, or hemodynamic aspects."
Let’s look back at this study published last September 2025, a systematic review that analyzed 20 articles on the sedative, analgesic, behavioral, cardiovascular, and adverse effects of gabapentin in cats. The review highlights its consistent benefits in reducing stress and anxiety, improving handling compliance, and providing analgesia, consolidating evidence to guide clinical decisions and strategies for feline stress management.
Read in full:
Laguardia, M. V., Polvere, M., Piemontese, C., Gernone, F., & Staffieri, F. (2025). A systematic review of the sedative, behavioral, analgesic and cardiovascular effects of gabapentin in cats. Veterinary Sciences, 12(10), 938. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci12100938