Last time vet took a blood sample he had to anesthetize Mati with gas. She's been anemic and am now seriously considering giving her a transfusion if the next lab indicate needing it. Only issue is that she'd need sedation for the labs and the transfusion. Has anyone here done this with an elderly cat? What was the outcome? I totally don't want to over-stress her or give her something that would only make things worse. Thoughts?
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How safe is Gabapentin for blood test and transfusion in 18 year old cat?
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You should always check with your vet to see if s/he recommends gabapentin for your kitty’s situation. That said, my 18-year-old Iris gets gabapentin daily for the debilitating pain of arthritis. It doesn’t sedate her anymore because she’s been taking it for so long, but it certainly did initially!
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