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Cabergoline Veterinary

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

Drug Class

Endocrine

Routes

PO

Indications

lactation suppressionPseudopregnancy

Mechanism of Action

Long-acting ergot-derived dopamine D2 receptor agonist that inhibits prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary, terminating pseudopregnancy and suppressing lactation.

Side effects & warnings

Vomiting common at initiation. Administer with food. More specific and better tolerated than bromocriptine. Licensed veterinary formulation.

Species with Cabergoline Veterinary 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×1Weak×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/kgq24hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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