Amphibian · Anaxyrus houstonensis · typical adult weight 0.03–0.09 kg
Chorionic Gonadotropin is dosed at 300–400 IU s.c. not stated in the cited source in houston toads, per Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.74. Chorionic Gonadotropin (Endocrine) has cited veterinary dosing for houston toads. Routes documented in houston toads: s.c., s.c., i.m.. A typical adult houston toad weighs 0.03–0.09 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Chorionic Gonadotropin in houston toads, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Chorulon, Pregnyl
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| s.c. | 300–400 IU | not stated in the cited source | — | Moderate | Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.74.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
| s.c., i.m. |
| 300–400 IU per animal (no bodyweight denominator) |
| not stated in the cited source |
| — |
| Moderate |
| Ramsey I, ed. BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed. Part B: Exotic Pets. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association; 2023. p.74.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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Mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) action. Induces ovulation and luteinization of ovarian follicles. Stimulates testosterone production in males.
Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for houston toads may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Chorionic Gonadotropin dose ranges in houston toads, with cited source references: s.c. 300–400 IU not stated in the cited source; s.c., i.m. 300–400 IU per animal (no bodyweight denominator) not stated in the cited source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Chorionic Gonadotropin in houston toads: s.c., s.c., i.m..
These are general warnings for Chorionic Gonadotropin across species; consult the houston toad dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for ovulation induction, cryptorchidism diagnosis, and luteal support. Antibody formation with repeated use reduces efficacy. Anaphylaxis rare.
Why a species-specific page? Chorionic Gonadotropin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in houston toads — 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.