Galastop 15 ml | for the treatment of pseudopregnancy in bitches

Galastop 15 ml is an oral solution of cabergoline (50 µg per ml) for female dogs. It is used to treat pseudopregnancy, also called false pregnancy, and to suppress lactation. It is administered once daily for 4 to 6 days and is available by veterinary prescription only.

What is it for

Cabergoline inhibits the release of prolactin from the anterior pituitary gland, the hormone responsible for lactation. It is indicated in bitches to treat pseudopregnancy and suppress lactation following separation of puppies immediately after birth, early weaning, fetal death, late-term abortion, or ovariohysterectomy.

How it is used

Administer orally, directly into the mouth or mixed with food. Dosage: 1 ml per 10 kg of body weight per day (5 µg of cabergoline per kg), for 4 to 6 days. In small breeds (less than 5 kg), it is advisable to administer the dose in drops: 0,10 ml is equivalent to 3 drops. As a supportive measure, it is recommended to restrict water and carbohydrates and increase exercise.

Composition and presentation

• Cabergoline: 50 µg per ml.
• 15 ml bottle of oral solution.
• Keep the bottle in its outer packaging to protect it from light.

Side Effects and Precautions

It is not used in pregnant dogs because it can cause abortion, nor should it be used in conjunction with dopamine antagonists (phenothiazines, butyrophenones, metoclopramide). It can cause transient hypotension, so it should not be used in animals treated with blood pressure-lowering medications. Very rarely, anorexia and mild vomiting may occur after the first or second administration; neurological symptoms or allergic reactions may also occur. If you observe any of these, consult your veterinarian.

FAQ

How is the Galastop dose calculated?

With 1 ml per 10 kg per day, for 4 to 6 days.

How do you give the drops to a small dog?

For breeds weighing less than 5 kg, it is recommended to administer the dose in drops. Thus, 0,10 ml is equivalent to 3 drops.

Can it be mixed with food?

Yes. It can be given directly in the mouth or mixed with food.

What should I do if he vomits or loses his appetite?

In very rare cases, mild and transient anorexia and vomiting may occur after the first or second dose. Treatment should not be interrupted unless vomiting is severe or recurs with subsequent doses.

What can't it be combined with?

Not with dopamine antagonists such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones and metoclopramide, nor with animals treated with hypotensive products.

In what cases is it used to curdle milk?

After separating the offspring immediately after birth, early weaning, fetal death, abortion at the end of gestation, or ovariohysterectomy.