Cabergoline for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Cabergoline is used in cat for Lactation suppression. Routes documented in cat: PO. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Cabergoline in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Galastop, Dostinex
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 0.005 mg/kg | q24h | 5-7 days | Lactation suppression | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Selective dopamine D2 receptor agonist that suppresses prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary. Terminates pseudopregnancy and lactation.
Side effects & warnings
Used for pseudopregnancy, pregnancy termination, and suppression of lactation. Vomiting common in first few days. More selective and fewer side effects than bromocriptine.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with cat dosing
Cabergoline dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Cabergoline pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.