Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cabergoline Reproductive is dosed at 0.005 mg/kg PO q24h in dogs, per GALASTOP - cabergoline 50 µg/ml oral solution [UK Datasheet]. Amersham, Bucks, UK: Ceva Animal Health Ltd; 2021. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.193 (2026-08-01).. Cabergoline Reproductive is used in dogs for Pseudopregnancy/Lactation suppression. Routes documented in dogs: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cabergoline Reproductive in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Galastop
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | 5-10 days until signs resolve | Pseudopregnancy/Lactation suppression | Strong | GALASTOP - cabergoline 50 µg/ml oral solution [UK Datasheet]. Amersham, Bucks, UK: Ceva Animal Health Ltd; 2021. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.193 (2026-08-01). |
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Dopamine D2 receptor agonist that inhibits prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary, suppressing lactation and pseudopregnancy.
Vomiting common early in treatment. Do not use in pregnant animals (abortifacient). Reduces milk production within 24-48 hours.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Cabergoline Reproductive dose range in dogs, with cited source references: PO 0.005 mg/kg q24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Cabergoline Reproductive in dogs: PO.
Cited course lengths for Cabergoline Reproductive in dogs include: 5-10 days until signs resolve. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Cabergoline Reproductive is indicated in dogs for: Pseudopregnancy/Lactation suppression.
These are general warnings for Cabergoline Reproductive across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Vomiting common early in treatment. Do not use in pregnant animals (abortifacient). Reduces milk production within 24-48 hours.
Why a species-specific page? Cabergoline Reproductive 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.