Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Bromocriptine is dosed at 0.01 mg/kg PO q12h in dogs, per Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.140, Bromocriptine monograph spanning p.140-141; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Bromocriptine monograph, printed p.141 (corpus PDF p.168), DOGS: "Pseudocyesis (pseudopregnancy) | suppression of lactation (extra-label): 10 ug/kg PO every 8 to 12 […]" [CEILING REDUCED 2026-08-12, two readers — the highest canine bromocriptine figure printed anywhere on that page is 50 ug/kg (0.05 mg/kg), for estrus induction.]. Bromocriptine is used in dogs for Pseudopregnancy. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Bromocriptine in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
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| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.01 mg/kg | q12h | 5-10 days | Pseudopregnancy | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (2023, held copy; the original seed cited the 9th, which was never consulted) — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.140, Bromocriptine monograph spanning p.140-141; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed (held), Bromocriptine monograph, printed p.141 (corpus PDF p.168), DOGS: "Pseudocyesis (pseudopregnancy) | suppression of lactation (extra-label): 10 ug/kg PO every 8 to 12 […]" [CEILING REDUCED 2026-08-12, two readers — the highest canine bromocriptine figure printed anywhere on that page is 50 ug/kg (0.05 mg/kg), for estrus induction.] |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.111 | • Termination of pregnancy: 15 mcg/kg q12h PO on day 1, 20 mcg/kg 12h PO |
| 20 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.111 | • Termination of pregnancy: 15 mcg/kg q12h PO on day 1, 20 mcg/kg 12h PO |
| 30 | PO | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.111 | on days 2 and 3, and 30 mcg/kg q12h PO thereafter for an average of 4-5 days. |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Bromocriptine dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.01 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Bromocriptine in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Bromocriptine in dogs include: 5-10 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Bromocriptine is indicated in dogs for: Pseudopregnancy.
These are general warnings for Bromocriptine across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for pseudopregnancy and pregnancy termination. Severe emesis in dogs — often requires antiemetic pretreatment. Cabergoline preferred (fewer side effects).
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 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.
| 0.02–0.04 |
| PO |
| Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.111 |
| • Other conditions: 0.02-0.04 mg/kg q12h PO. |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.