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Hyperthyroid cats require regular veterinary visits to monitor their health, but traveling to the clinic can be a potential stressor for these already physiologically compromised patients. Is gabapentin the answer?
Clinician's Brief
From Page to Patient
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Is Hyperthyroidism an Obstacle to Gabapentin Use?
Pharmacology {amp} Medications
From the page...
<p>Cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism need frequent veterinary visits to monitor their health and treatment, but they don’t always tolerate handling and restraint well. Researchers asked if oral gabapentin can safely be given to these sometimes fragile felines to improve compliance and reduce stress.</p>
...To your patients
<p>Should you give the gift of gabapentin to your hyperthyroid patients?</p>
Read More
Get to know Plumb’s Pro
<p>Powerful. Practical. Peer reviewed. Discover the all-new, all-in-one clinical reference tool created by the trusted team at Plumb’s.</p>
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Recurrence & Mortality Rates
<p>Although cats with feline idiopathic cystitis have a high survival rate, recurrence is likely and euthanasia is possible. Discover the rates of both.</p>
Urology {amp} Nephrology
Air Leak Tests: Better than Saline?
<p>Intestinal closures are often checked intraoperatively with a saline leak test to predict the risk for dehiscence. Is it possible that a better method exists?</p>
Surgery, Soft Tissue
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Hyperthyroid cats require regular veterinary visits to monitor their health, but traveling to the clinic can be a potential stressor for these already physiologically compromised patients. Is gabapentin the answer?
Clinician's Brief
From Page to Patient
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Is Hyperthyroidism an Obstacle to Gabapentin Use?
Pharmacology {amp} Medications
From the page...
<p>Cats diagnosed with hyperthyroidism need frequent veterinary visits to monitor their health and treatment, but they don’t always tolerate handling and restraint well. Researchers asked if oral gabapentin can safely be given to these sometimes fragile felines to improve compliance and reduce stress.</p>
...To your patients
<p>Should you give the gift of gabapentin to your hyperthyroid patients?</p>
Read More
Get to know Plumb’s Pro
<p>Powerful. Practical. Peer reviewed. Discover the all-new, all-in-one clinical reference tool created by the trusted team at Plumb’s.</p>
Feline Idiopathic Cystitis: Recurrence & Mortality Rates
<p>Although cats with feline idiopathic cystitis have a high survival rate, recurrence is likely and euthanasia is possible. Discover the rates of both.</p>
Urology {amp} Nephrology
Air Leak Tests: Better than Saline?
<p>Intestinal closures are often checked intraoperatively with a saline leak test to predict the risk for dehiscence. Is it possible that a better method exists?</p>
Surgery, Soft Tissue
Looking for more pearls to
put into practice?
Browse the whole From Page to Patient
collection here.