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Osaterone In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

$\"Osaterone$ <\/p>\n\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Competitively prevents the binding of androgens to their prostatic receptors and blocks the transport of testosterone into the prostate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Osaterone<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)<\/strong> in male dogs.<\/li>\n
In dogs with BPH associated with prostatitis, osaterone can be administered concurrently with antimicrobials.<\/li>\n
Quick onset of the decrease in size (40% reduction within 2 weeks) without loss of
\nfertility.<\/li>\n
Non-invasive treatment that can be used in dogs that are not fit for surgical castration or that are still used as stud dogs.<\/li>\n
The effects of treatment last for about 6 months<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
Use with caution in dogs with a history of liver disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Osaterone in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy<\/span><\/strong>: 0.25\u20130.5 mg\/kg q24h for 7 days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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No indication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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