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Progesterone is dosed at 1–5 mg/kg s.c. once in african clawed frogs, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.266. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.266' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.252; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.252. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Natural progestin binding progesterone receptors. Maintains pregnancy, suppresses estrus, and has anti-inflammatory effects on endometrium.
Used for luteal insufficiency and pregnancy maintenance. Exogenous progestins can cause pyometra, mammary neoplasia, diabetes, and acromegaly with prolonged use.
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