Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
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).. Dinoprost is used in cats for Open pyometra. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Dinoprost in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Lutalyse
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0.1–0.25 mg/kg | q12-24h | 3-5 days | Open pyometra | Moderate | Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.145 (2026-08-01). |
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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-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Dinoprost dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 0.1–0.25 mg/kg q12-24h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Dinoprost in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Dinoprost in cats include: 3-5 days. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Dinoprost is indicated in cats for: Open pyometra.
These are general warnings for Dinoprost across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Causes salivation, vomiting, diarrhea, panting in dogs/cats. Handle with extreme caution (abortifacient). Used for pyometra and pregnancy termination.
Why a species-specific page? Dinoprost pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.