Medical contraception in cat: new and old drugs

  • Cindy Maenhoudt Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Centre d’Etude en Reproduction des Carnivores Maisons-Alfort (Paris), France
  • Alain Fontbonne Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire d’Alfort, Centre d’Etude en Reproduction des Carnivores Maisons-Alfort (Paris), France
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9331
Keywords: Medical contraception, cats, progestin, melatonin, GnRH agonist

Abstract

Control of cat overpopulation is up until now has been a lost battle. The search for a cheap, reliable and easily applicable contraceptive
covers a wide range of possibilities, but lately, very limited advances have been made. Main objective of drug-mediated fertility control
in cats is to prevent reproduction (special concern to overpopulation) and to prevent estrus and male sexual behaviors in ownedcats
and ultimately help management of catteries. There are 3 forms of delivery of contraceptive drugs in cats: tablets, injections, and
implants. All contraceptive control discussed here is hormone-based, with a wide variation of possible side effects. Currently, there are
no contraceptive methods that are 100% effective and each should be considered a temporary solution.

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Published
2021-09-01
How to Cite
Maenhoudt C., & Fontbonne A. (2021). Medical contraception in cat: new and old drugs. Clinical Theriogenology, 13(3), 156-158. https://doi.org/10.58292/ct.v13.9331
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Vol. 13 No. 3 (2021): September (Proceedings)
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Papers
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