Animal Welfare Professionals

Hi,

Since the release of Bonqat by Zoetis (FDA approved for fear/anxiety related to travel and vet visits), wondering whether anyone is using pregabalin for shelter stress?  And how you would compare it to gabapentin? 

NOTE: I'm not employed by or affiliated with Zoetis, just curious about others' experiences. 

Thanks!

Sheila

#Behavior,TrainingandEnrichment
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Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB
Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist
Director of Community Solutions
Maddie's Fund
Pleasanton CA
9258608284
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Emily Holmes, CAWA
Operations Director
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
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We haven't used it at our shelter as far as I'm aware. 

Does anyone know how well cats will take it? We tend to have an issue giving gabapentin to cats due to the taste and have tried multiple different methods (in food, tablets in food, etc.).  We eventually figure out a method for most cats, but every once in awhile we can create more problems around food. My question would be how well the flavor is hidden in super tasty food or whether cats reject it as much as some do the gabapentin. 

Any thoughts?

Thank you,

~ Caitlin Brown

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Caitlin Brown
Behavior Enrichment Coordinator
Sacramento SPCA
CA
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