Proligestone for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Proligestone is used in cat for Estrus suppression. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Proligestone in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Delvosteron, Covinan
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 10–33 mg/kg | Single injection; repeat q4-5 months | Single depot injection; repeat every 4-5 months | Estrus suppression | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
14-alpha,17-alpha-progesterone derivative that suppresses estrus by inhibiting gonadotropin release. Long-acting depot injection.
Side effects & warnings
Not available in US. Risk of pyometra and mammary changes. Local reactions at injection site. Do not use in animals with reproductive disorders.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Reproductive drugs with cat dosing
Proligestone dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Proligestone pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — 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.