Fish · Carassius auratus · typical adult weight 0.01–3.00 kg
Buserelin is dosed at 4 μg/kg i.m. once in goldfishes, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.59. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.59' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.45; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.45. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712. Buserelin (Hormone) has cited veterinary dosing for goldfishes. Routes documented in goldfishes: i.m.. A typical adult goldfish weighs 0.01–3.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Buserelin in goldfishes, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Receptal
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i.m. | 4 μg/kg | once | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.59. — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.59' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.45; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.45. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part B — Exotic Pets — ISBN 9781910443712, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443712 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.59 | 3-4 μg (micrograms)/kg i.m. once, strip fish 2-3 days later b |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Anaphylactic reactions may occasionally occur. SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Pregnant women should not administer the product. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Synthetic GnRH (gonadotrophin releasing hormone) analogue that stimulates LH and FSH production, thus causing oestrus to develop and progress. USE (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): To supplement natural LH in cases of ovulation failure or delay. Will also induce lactation postpartum in mammals. In males, it may stimulate testosterone secretion and is indicated in the management of genital hypoplasia and reduced libido. In ferrets it may be used in the management of signs of oestrus. In rabbits it is used to induce ovulation postpartum for insemination and to improve conception rates. In guinea pigs it can be used to resolve ovarian cysts if hormone-responsive. Used in birds for chronic egg laying (must be combined with husbandry changes). Used in trout to facilitate stripping in both male and female fish in spawning condition, and reduce mortality due to egg binding. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.59.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for goldfishes may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Buserelin dose range in goldfishes, with cited source references: i.m. 4 μg/kg once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Buserelin in goldfishes: i.m..
These are general warnings for Buserelin across species; consult the goldfish dosing table above for species-specific guidance. ADVERSE REACTIONS (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Anaphylactic reactions may occasionally occur. SAFETY AND HANDLING (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Pregnant women should not administer the product. ACTION (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): Synthetic GnRH (gonadotrophin releasing hormone) analogue that stimulates LH and FSH production, thus causing oestrus to develop and progress. USE (BSAVA Part B p.59, verbatim): To supplement natural LH in cases of ovulation failure or delay. Will also induce lactation postpartum in mammals. In males, it may stimulate testosterone secretion and is indicated in the management of genital hypoplasia and reduced libido. In ferrets it may be used in the management of signs of oestrus. In rabbits it is used to induce ovulation postpartum for insemination and to improve conception rates. In guinea pigs it can be used to resolve ovarian cysts if hormone-responsive. Used in birds for chronic egg laying (must be combined with husbandry changes). Used in trout to facilitate stripping in both male and female fish in spawning condition, and reduce mortality due to egg binding. SOURCE: Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.59.
Why a species-specific page? Buserelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in goldfishes — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.