Gabapentin vs Fluoxetine (Prozac) for Cats: Bonqat, State Laws
Gabapentin and fluoxetine solve different problems: gabapentin is a fast, as-needed drug given 90 minutes to 2 hours before a vet visit or trip, while fluoxetine (Prozac) is a daily SSRI that takes 3 to 6 weeks and has trial evidence for urine spraying. Bonqat (pregabalin) is the only FDA-approved cat anxiety drug (17 November 2023), given about 1.5 hours before transport or a visit. Gabapentin is not federally controlled but is Schedule V in several states, including Montana since 1 October 2025; pregabalin is federal Schedule V. Comparison table, trial summaries, Bonqat label data, fluoxetine evidence, combinations and interactions, hour-by-hour and week-by-week timeline, state law table, xylitol facts, other options and questions for your vet. Your veterinarian sets every dose.