Diethylstilbestrol Side Effects In Dogs. For estrus induction in dogs, a typical dose of diethylstilbestrol is 5 mg a day for 7 days, upping the dose to 10 mg a day for another 7 days if no change is noted after the first 7 doses. Stilboestrol (also known as diethylstilbestrol) is a type of nonsteroidal oestrogen.

Other side effects include excessive drinking and urination, and lethargy. Diethylstilbestrol can also increase the risk of uterine infections (pyometra) when given to intact (unspayed) female dogs. 26} (see also the overdose section in this monograph.) pregnancy human beings: