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Cabergoline Reproductive

Galastop

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Reproductive

Routes

PO

Indications

Pseudopregnancy/Lactation suppression

Mechanism of Action

Dopamine D2 receptor agonist that inhibits prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary, suppressing lactation and pseudopregnancy.

Side effects & warnings

Vomiting common early in treatment. Do not use in pregnant animals (abortifacient). Reduces milk production within 24-48 hours.

Species with Cabergoline Reproductive dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Strong×1Moderate×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO0.005 mg/kgq24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO0.005 mg/kgq24hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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