Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Deslorelin Implant is used in african grey parrots for Decrease reproduction-related behavior. Routes documented in african grey parrots: SC. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Implant in african grey parrots, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | See the cited source for the printed regimen | One 4.7mg implant | Months | Decrease reproduction-related behavior | Moderate | van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2017.08.005 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (implant) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part B (Exotic Pets)p.108 | 1 implant per animal regardless of size, placed subcutaneously. The 9.4 mg implant appears to |
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GnRH superagonist implant causing initial stimulation then sustained suppression of gonadotropins. Chemical castration lasting 6-12 months.
Used for chemical castration in dogs and exotic species. Also controls adrenal disease in ferrets. Initial hormone flare (1-2 weeks). Duration variable.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin Implant dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: SC See the cited source for the printed regimen One 4.7mg implant. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin Implant in african grey parrots: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin Implant in african grey parrots include: Months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin Implant is indicated in african grey parrots for: Decrease reproduction-related behavior.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin Implant across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for chemical castration in dogs and exotic species. Also controls adrenal disease in ferrets. Initial hormone flare (1-2 weeks). Duration variable.
Why a species-specific page? Deslorelin Implant pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrots — 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.