Deslorelin Implant for Guinea Pig
Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Deslorelin Implant is used in guinea pig for Ovarian cysts. Routes documented in guinea pig: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Implant in guinea pig, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Suprelorin
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0 mg/kg | One 4.7mg implant | Months | Ovarian cysts | Weak | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
GnRH superagonist implant causing initial stimulation then sustained suppression of gonadotropins. Chemical castration lasting 6-12 months.
Side effects & warnings
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 pig may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with guinea pig dosing
Deslorelin Implant dosing in other species
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 pig — 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.