Quite often, dog owners are faced with such a problem as a false pregnancy. In this state, the bitch shows all signs of gestation: lactation begins, the tummy grows, behavior changes. False pregnancy usually does not bring much harm to the body of pets. However, the too frequent occurrence of such conditions can, unfortunately, lead to premature aging of the animal. Indeed, a false pregnancy is always the strongest hormonal stress.
In order to bring the body of a bitch to a normal state, you can use different medications. At the same time, Lacto-Stop for dogs is considered one of the most effective.
Causes of False Pregnancy
In the wild, it often happens that a female dog family gives birth to cubs, and after some time dies for some reason. In such a situation, another bitch with a false pregnancy can feed the hungry puppies. Thus, such conditions in dogs are not at all pathological. This is just a special mechanism provided by nature itself for the continuation of the genus of pack animals in extreme situations.
False pregnancy occurs in the female, usually two months after the termination of estrus and in the absence of mating. The corpus luteum of the animal's ovaries begins to increase, as a result of which the hormonal background of the body changes. Of course, there is no need for a false pregnancy at home. And therefore, the animal should definitely be helped by conducting a course of treatment with Lacto-Stop.
The principle of action of the drug
The main component of Lacto-Stop for dogs is cabergoline. Once in the animal’s body, it begins to actively stimulate certain pituitary receptors. As a result, the secretion of prolactin, the hormone of the anterior lobe, is inhibited. And this, in turn, leads to the cessation of lactation and the restoration of the sexual cycle.
Indications for use
The medicine “Lacto-Stop” can be used not only with a false pregnancy. Very often, veterinarians prescribe it to dogs:
- with early weaning puppies;
- with violations of prolactin secretion for unknown reasons or due to pituitary adenoma.
Contraindications
The drug "Lacto-Stop" for dogs is classified as harmless to the body. You can assign it to almost any bitches. The only exceptions are allergic dogs and pregnant animals. It is also undesirable to treat bitches with high blood pressure with this drug. Do not give "Lacto-Stop" and recently operated dogs.
Compatibility
This medicine should not be prescribed in combination with dopamine D2 receptor antagonists. These can be, for example, derivatives of phenothiazine, thioxanthene, metoclopromide, etc. It is also contraindicated to use "Lacto-Stop" for dogs simultaneously with anesthetics and antihypertensive drugs.
"Lacto-Stop" for dogs: instructions for use
This medicine is supplied in special plastic containers of 7 and 15 mg. The course of treatment is 4-6 days. Lacto-Stop animals are usually given with food. However, if necessary, forced reception is also allowed (to the root of the tongue). The daily dose of the drug is 0.1 mg per 1 kg of animal weight. The drug should be given to the bitch once a day.
Sometimes it happens that after the course, the symptoms of false pregnancy in the animal persist. In this case, it is worth treating the dog with Lacto-Stop again for 4-6 days. No other solutions and tablets to stop lactation are needed.
Complications
The Lacto-Stop preparation on the dog’s body usually does not have any side effects. It happens that the animal after taking the medicine begins to experience drowsiness. Some dogs may also feel slightly nauseous. Such symptoms do not pose any danger. Even with their manifestation, treatment can be continued.
Overdose
Relatively safe and harmless "Lacto-Stop" for dogs. Instructions for use should be followed exactly. Overdoses of medication should not be allowed. Otherwise, the dog will begin problems such as vomiting, hallucinations, fainting. Assistance to the animal in this case should be provided immediately.
In case of an overdose of Lacto-Stop, the dog is usually prescribed symptomatic therapy aimed at stopping vomiting and restoring blood pressure.
Reviews about the drug
Really very effective tool "Lacto-Stop" for dogs. Reviews of him confirm this. Many pet owners note the fact that the positive effect when using it is much more pronounced than when using most other types of drugs in this group. Signs of false pregnancy begin to pass in the animal a few days after the start of taking Lacto-Stop. At the same time, not only does lactation cease, but the stomach also decreases, behavior normalizes.
The disadvantage of "Lacto-Stop" pet owners consider a very high cost. The price of this tool is much higher than any other solutions and tablets for stopping lactation in dogs. However, the drug, acting with the same effectiveness, but less cheaply, unfortunately does not exist on the market at present. "Halostop" helps very well from false pregnancy. However, this medicine is even more expensive.
Sometimes false pregnancy is advised to get rid of with drugs of the same group, but intended for people. But in this case, unfortunately, it is very difficult to calculate the dosage.
The drug "Lacto-Stop": price
This tool is worth, as already mentioned, expensive. For a bottle of 15 ml, depending on the supplier, you will have to pay from 1200 to 1400 rubles. 7 ml containers cost about 2 times less. Experienced dog breeders do not advise purchasing large quantities of this drug immediately. The fact is that it is not stored for too long. In an open tank, Lacto-Stop loses its qualities after 28 days. In closed, this medicine can be stored longer - up to 2 years.