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US brand names:Lutalyse
Dinoprost is dosed at 0.1–0.25 mg/kg SC q12-24h in cats, per Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.145 (2026-08-01).. 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 | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.145 (2026-08-01). |
| 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. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.434 (2026-08-01). |
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