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US brand names:Galastop, Dostinex
Cabergoline is dosed at 12.5–15 µg/kg PO q24h × 4-6 days in dwarf hamsters, per 46. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Meerschweinchen, Chinchilla und Degu, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2012. | 47. Ewringmann A, Gloeckner B. Leitsymptome bei Hamster, Ratte, Maus und Rennmaus, Enke, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.798 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Selective dopamine D2 receptor agonist that suppresses prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary. Terminates pseudopregnancy and lactation.
Used for pseudopregnancy, pregnancy termination, and suppression of lactation. Vomiting common in first few days. More selective and fewer side effects than bromocriptine.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Dwarf Hamster drugsAll Ferret drugsAll Guinea Pig drugsAll Pet Rat drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | Moderate | Harvey MA, Dale MJ, Lindley S and Waterston MM (1999) A study of the aetiology of pseudopregnancy in the bitch and the effect of cabergoline therapy. Veterinary Record 144, 433-436 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.73 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.73' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.57; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.57. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
| Cat (Domestic) | PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | Weak | Davidson A. Update: Therapeutics for reproductive disorders in small animal practice. Paper presented at: ACVIM Forum; 2004. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.193 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.165, Cabergoline monograph spanning p.165-166; 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, |
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