Cabergoline Veterinary for Dog
Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Cabergoline Veterinary is used in dog for Pseudopregnancy / lactation suppression. Routes documented in dog: PO. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cabergoline Veterinary in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Galastop
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | 5-10 days for pseudopregnancy; until milk production ceases | Pseudopregnancy / lactation suppression | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with dog dosing
Cabergoline Veterinary dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cabergoline Veterinary pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.