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I appreciate this insight since gabapentin is new for Oscar and he tends to always have the weird side effects (just like me, lol)!I am so glad you finally got a diagnosis for Oscar after so much frustration! You did right by your cat. As for gabapentin, my cat who tends to get all the unusual drug side effects (she went insane as well as very constipated on buprenorphine so she can't have it anymore sadly) does great on gabapentin. It can make the cat very wobbly, which is alarming to see, but starting with a lower dose and working up is away to deal with it. Also, as they get more used to having the gabapentin in their bodies, the wobbly walk goes away and the pain still seems to be managed. If your cat does well on buprenorphine, could you ask your vet if you even need the gabapentin?
The bupe was awful. I'm thinking it is a not ever again. We gave him his first dose of gaba this morning, .5ml. He's been more drowsy/sleepy. He did look a little wobbly when he got up but I expected it so did not panic. He has been eating and drinking, and he is resting in comfortable positions while he sleeps, which is nice to see because he does not always look comfortable. So I'm just hoping it's relieving any pain and he is feeling relaxed and okay (rather than just drugged up).
Went on a walk at the park and had yet another big cry, much to my chagrin. Doing a lot of that! Really appreciate everyone's kindness here.