GABAPENTIN FOR CANINE ARTHRITIS - MORE HARM THAN GOOD?

In this evidence-based review, board-certified specialist Dr Mike Farrell explains how gabapentin works, its risks, and its benefits as a treatment for arthritis pain in dogs.

Watch time: 22 minutes
Complexity: Moderate (US Grade 10)

00:00 Gabapentin versus Donald Trump
01:50 Licensed indications
02:43 Gabapentin versus OxyContin
05:33 Researchers concealed harms
06:48 Off label use research
09:09 Prescribing trends
09:55 Veterinary prescribing
11:01 Sedation causes a placebo effect
11:23 Gabapentin for arthritis pain
11:53 Is gabapentin powerful when used off label?
13:40 Why is gabapentin becoming less popular?
14:16 Lack of effectiveness of tramadol
14:48 Arthritis treatment priorities
15:21 The cardinal rule of painkillers
16:02 Psychological side-effects
17:36 Weight gain
18:07 Veterinary data isn’t encouraging
19:15 Gabapentin and hypothyroidism
19:45 Mike Farrell BVetMed CertVA CertSAS DipECVS
20:26 More to learn
20:58 Conclusion