How long can a dog be on the prescription gabapentin

Updated On April 8th, 2017

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

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There is really no maximum time that a dog can be on this medication. Some older dogs are on it daily for many years at a time for arthritis or other chronic conditions - it's generally quite well-tolerated and does not tend to cause any health problems, even with long-term use.

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