Gabapentin/Trazodone Chew Treat
Gabapentin/Trazodone is a compounded formulation containing Gabapentin, Trazodone, prepared by Mixlab for veterinary use. Available by prescription.
Chew treats are flavored, soft treats that contain your pet’s medication—making giving meds as easy as offering a snack!
Use as directed by your veterinarian.
This compounded formulation combines gabapentin, a neuropathic-pain and calming agent, with trazodone, a calming agent (serotonin modulator) — two different drug classes. In compounding practice, clinicians may consider a combination like this for a multi-targeted approach. Your veterinarian determines whether it is appropriate based on your animal's diagnostic findings.
This description reflects the general pharmacology of the active ingredient's drug class; your veterinarian determines whether this approach is appropriate for your animal.
Prescription only. Use only under the direction of a licensed veterinarian. This information is not a substitute for veterinary diagnosis, prescribing or monitoring. Compounded drugs are not approved by the FDA for safety or effectiveness.
At a pharmacological level, gabapentin manages neuronal excitability while trazodone manages serotonin concentrations at the synaptic cleft. Commonly observed effects include behavioral shifts such as significant sedation, lethargy or coordination changes. Because both ingredients influence the central nervous system, your veterinarian will monitor for observational signs of extreme drowsiness. Owners should monitor for any unusual behavioral changes or persistent digestive distress and contact their veterinarian promptly with any concerns regarding the patient's response.
Yes. This combination requires a valid prescription from a licensed veterinarian before it can be dispensed. Mixlab verifies all professional authorizations before preparing any medication.
Yes. Mixlab specializes in compounding gabapentin and trazodone into customized strengths and flavored oral formats, such as flavored oral liquids or treats, to support easier administration. The decision rests with your prescribing veterinarian.
Veterinarians discuss this combination for situational triggers like travel or veterinary visits because it provide a method for managing your pet's stress response. It is often considered when a single medication has not been suitable.
Your veterinarian will provide specific guidance on the administration schedule based on the situational trigger. They may recommend a "test dose" at home first to monitor your pet’s individual behavioral response.
These medications are intended to manage acute stress and reactivity rather than permanently alter behavior. Your veterinarian will provide guidance on the necessary duration of use and proper monitoring for your pet.
