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US brand names:Lutalyse
Dinoprost is dosed at 0.1–0.25 mg/kg SC q12-24h in cats, per BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.129. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Natural prostaglandin F2α causing luteolysis, myometrial contraction, and cervical dilation. Shorter duration of action than synthetic analogs.
Causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, panting in dogs/cats. Handle with extreme caution (abortifacient). Used for pyometra and pregnancy termination.
Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.129Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 0.025–0.25 mg/kg | q12-24h | Moderate | Smith FO. Pyometra. In: Bonagura JD, Twedt DC, eds. Kirk's Current Veterinary Therapy XV. Saunders Elsevier; 2014:967-969. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.405, Dinoprost monograph spanning p.405-408.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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