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Is gabapentin a good drug for treating pets with OA joint pain?

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    May 17, 2023 2:11 PM EDT

    Gabapentin has been used for decades, but there's very little data to support its use for treating pets with painful joints due to osteoarthritis.

    When asked if he recommends gabapentin for treating pets with osteoarthritis-associated pain, here's what Dr. Jamie Gaynor - a veterinary anesthesiology and pain management expert - had to say:

     

     

    Learn more about what Dr. Gaynor does recommend as well as other advanced arthritis treatment options.