Participants were randomized into four different interventions that would analyze how effectively an acupuncture technique known as electroacupuncture — in which embedded needles deliver weak electrical currents — reduces incidents of hot flashes as compared to
the epilepsy drug gabapentin, which was previously shown to be effective in reducing hot flashes for these patients.
For cats who get extremely stressed during a vet visit, or even when a vet comes to the cat's home to perform the exam,
Gabapentin, a
drug commonly used to treat chronic pain and
epilepsy, can make a significant difference in how a cat experiences a veterinary visit.