Pharmacological Control of Reproduction in Dogs and Cats

January 2019

Gary C.W. England

progestogens GnRH agonists deslorelin GnRH antagonists acycline aglepristone prostaglandins prolactin inhibitors cabergoline hCG progesterone oxytocin calcium gluconate finasteride androgens oestrogens testosterone human chorionic gonadotropin GnRH gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Studysummary Different drugs are used to manage breeding, prevent or end pregnancy, and treat reproductive issues in dogs and cats.

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