Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Deslorelin Implant is used in guinea pigs for Ovarian cysts. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Implant in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Used for ovarian cyst management | One 4.7mg implant | Months | Ovarian cysts | Weak | Kohutova S, Jekl V, Knotek Z, et al. The effect of deslorelin acetate on the oestrous cycle of female guinea pigs. Veterinarni Medicina. 2015;60:155-160. doi:10.17221/8062-vetmed — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.799 (2026-08-01). |
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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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin Implant dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC Used for ovarian cyst management One 4.7mg implant. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin Implant in guinea pigs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin Implant in guinea pigs include: Months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin Implant is indicated in guinea pigs for: Ovarian cysts.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin Implant across species; consult the guinea pig 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 guinea pigs — 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.