Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Deslorelin Implant is used in dogs for Chemical castration. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Implant in dogs, 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 implant q6-12 months | 6-12 months per implant | Chemical castration | Moderate | SUPRELORIN 4.7 Mg Implant for Dogs [UK Datasheet]. Virbac Limited; 2007.; SUPRELORIN 9.4 Mg Implant for Dogs and Ferrets [UK Datasheet]. Carros, France: Virbac SA; 2010. Distributed by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.378 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.351, Deslorelin monograph; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
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 A (Canine and Feline)p.128 | 1 implant per male dog repeat after 6 or 12 months (depending on size of implant) |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin Implant dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC See the cited source for the printed regimen One implant q6-12 months. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin Implant in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin Implant in dogs include: 6-12 months per implant. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin Implant is indicated in dogs for: Chemical castration.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin Implant across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.