Compounded Gabapentin for Pets
Commercial human gabapentin oral solution contains xylitol, which is highly toxic to cats and dogs. The standard 100 mg and 300 mg capsules don’t fit weight-based dosing for cats or small dogs. Compounded xylitol-free flavored liquid solves both problems.
Why Chewy Pharmacy can't fulfil this prescription
Chewy stocks the commercial human gabapentin oral solution, which contains xylitol. For cats, that’s a safety contraindication. Chewy does not offer xylitol-free compounding.
Compounded forms in our 503A pharmacy network
- ✓Xylitol-free flavored liquid suspension (tuna, chicken, beef)
- ✓Custom mg concentrations for cat and small-dog dosing
- ✓Transdermal gel (limited absorption, but used in some cats)
Species-specific benefit
Cats need precise mg dosing for anxiety (50–100 mg per dose). Commercial liquid contains xylitol — NEVER safe for cats. Compounded xylitol-free liquid is the only safe daily form.
Small dogs and toy breeds need 5–10 mg/kg dosing that doesn’t match 100 mg/300 mg capsule strengths. Flavored compounded liquid solves precision and palatability.
Rabbits with chronic spinal pain need 5–15 mg/kg dosing twice daily. Compounded liquid allows accurate dosing in 1–2 kg pet rabbits.
Valid vet prescription required · HIPAA-compliant · Free to patients
FAQs — Compounded Gabapentin
Sources & review
Reviewed by: ScriptUnlock Pharmacy Verification Team
Last reviewed: June 2026
Sources cited:
- • ISFM anxiety guidelines
- • Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook 9th ed.
- • ACVIM neuropathic pain consensus
Always confirm dosing and indications with your veterinarian. Compounded medications are prescribed and prepared per the individual patient. ScriptUnlock connects you to verified 503A compounding pharmacies; we do not provide veterinary advice.