141 Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option — Veterinary Behaviour Chat

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Episode 141 – Why "Gaba/Traz" is not always the best option

This episode was inspired by a lecture I gave at BVA Live 2026 and the ensuing questions and discussion about the use of Pre-Visit Pharmaceuticals.

The truth is that while gabapentin and trazodone can be a good PVP combination for some canine patients, it should not be used as a "one size fits all" approach for all dogs requiring anxiolytic support at the veterinary clinic and we should, instead, consider each patient as an individual and tailor their medication regime accordingly.

In this episode I chat about:

· Cats versus dogs when it comes to PVPs.

· Why anxiolytic doses of gabapentin can cause vulnerability in canine patients with musculoskeletal disease.

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