Cabergoline Use in Cats

Cabergoline is a medication used to induce an abortion or miscarriage in pregnant cats or dogs. In the United States, cabergoline is considered an experimental drug for cats. It is only approved for use in humans.

  1. How It Works

    • Cabergoline works by suppressing progesterone in the pregnant cat. Because progesterone is necessary to sustaining a pregnancy, the cat naturally aborts the pregnancy shortly after treatment.

    Administration

    • Cabergoline can be given as an oral medication or inter-muscular injection. It is given once a day for 4 to 7 days.

    Success Rate

    • There are few studies documenting the use of cabergoline in cats. Preliminary research shows it to be highly effective, causing abortions nearly 100% of the time.

    Future Pregnancies

    • Cats can become pregnant again after cabergoline treatment. This can happen in as little as nine days.

    Side Effects

    • There are few side effects associated with cabergoline in cats. The most common is vomiting.