Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Altrenogest is dosed at 0.03–0.04 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed. Altrenogest is used in dogs for Estrus suppression/synchronization. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Altrenogest in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Regu-Mate, Matrix
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.03–0.04 mg/kg | q24h | Daily for duration of desired estrus suppression; estrus resumes ~5 days after discontinuation | Estrus suppression/synchronization | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Synthetic progestagen that suppresses estrus by inhibiting gonadotropin release. Used for estrus synchronization in mares and gilts.
EXTREME caution in handling — readily absorbed through skin. Women of childbearing age must use protective gloves. Do not use in horses intended for food.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Altrenogest dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.03–0.04 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Altrenogest in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Altrenogest in dogs include: Daily for duration of desired estrus suppression; estrus resumes ~5 days after discontinuation. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Altrenogest is indicated in dogs for: Estrus suppression/synchronization.
These are general warnings for Altrenogest across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. EXTREME caution in handling — readily absorbed through skin. Women of childbearing age must use protective gloves. Do not use in horses intended for food.
Why a species-specific page? Altrenogest pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.