Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Progesterone is used in dog for Luteal insufficiency, pregnancy maintenance. Routes documented in dog: IM. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Progesterone in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 2–5 mg/kg | q24-48h IM | Until term or alternative | Luteal insufficiency, pregnancy maintenance | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Progesterone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dog — 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.