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

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

Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Synthetic oxytocin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Oxytocin<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Induces contractions during parturition and up to 24 hours postpartum facilitating evacuation of uterine contents.<\/li>\n
Decreases haemorrhage following parturition.<\/li>\n
Promotes milk \u2018let-down\u2019.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Oxytocin in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Obstetric indications:<\/strong><\/span> 0.1\u20130.5 IU\/kg i.v., i.m., s.c. q30min for up to 3 doses.<\/li>\n
Milk let-down<\/span>:<\/strong> 2\u201320 IU\/dog i.v., i.m., s.c. once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Obstetric indications:<\/strong><\/span> 0.1\u20130.5 IU\/kg i.v., i.m., s.c. q30min for up to 2 doses.<\/li>\n
Milk let-down<\/strong>:<\/span> 1\u201310 IU\/cat i.v., i.m., s.c. once.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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