Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) is used in cat for Cervical ripening. Routes documented in cat: Intravaginal. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Prepidil, Cervidil
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intravaginal | 0.005–0.01 mg/kg | Single application | Single application; monitor closely for uterine hyperstimulation | Cervical ripening | Anecdotal | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Prostaglandin E2 analog that ripens the cervix and stimulates uterine contractions. Promotes cervical dilation for obstetric use.
Use with caution — may cause uterine hyperstimulation. Monitor fetal/neonatal viability. Avoid in cases of uterine scarring.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Prostaglandin E2 (Dinoprostone) 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.