Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bromocriptine is used in dog for Pseudopregnancy. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bromocriptine in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Parlodel
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01–0.1 mg/kg | q12h | 5-10 days | Pseudopregnancy | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Dopamine D2 receptor agonist that suppresses prolactin secretion from anterior pituitary. Reduces mammary gland stimulation.
Used for pseudopregnancy and pregnancy termination. Severe emesis in dogs — often requires antiemetic pretreatment. Cabergoline preferred (fewer side effects).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Bromocriptine pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.