Question 1

What is Cabergoline used for?

Accepted Answer

Cabergoline is indicated for: Lactation suppression, Mammary tumour adjunct (prolactin-driven), pregnancy termination, Pseudopregnancy.

Question 2

What routes can Cabergoline be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: PO.

Question 3

Which species have cited Cabergoline dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Cabergoline dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 3 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic), Pet Rat.

Question 4

Is Cabergoline a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Cabergoline is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Cabergoline?

Accepted Answer

Used for pseudopregnancy, pregnancy termination, and suppression of lactation. Vomiting common in first few days. More selective and fewer side effects than bromocriptine.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Cabergoline?

Accepted Answer

Used for pseudopregnancy, pregnancy termination, and suppression of lactation. Vomiting common in first few days. More selective and fewer side effects than bromocriptine.

Question 7

How does Cabergoline work?

Accepted Answer

Selective dopamine D2 receptor agonist that suppresses prolactin secretion from the anterior pituitary. Terminates pseudopregnancy and lactation.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	PO	0.005 mg/kg	q24h	Moderate	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	PO	0.005 mg/kg	q24h	Weak	BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed

Cabergoline

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Species with Cabergoline dosing data (3 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 3 dose rules

Backed by 2 published primary sources

Sample dosing (2 of 3 cited rules)

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