Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Deslorelin Implant is used in rabbits for Chemical castration, uterine disease prevention. Routes documented in rabbits: SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin Implant in rabbits, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Alternative to surgical neutering | One 4.7mg implant q6-12 months | 6-12 months | Chemical castration, uterine disease prevention | Moderate | Schoemaker NJ. Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists and other contraceptive medications in exotic companion animals. In: van Zeeland YRA, ed. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract: Therapeutics. 2018;21:443-464. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.011 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.877 (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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin Implant dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: SC Alternative to surgical neutering One 4.7mg implant q6-12 months. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin Implant in rabbits: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin Implant in rabbits include: 6-12 months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin Implant is indicated in rabbits for: Chemical castration, uterine disease prevention.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin Implant across species; consult the rabbit 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 rabbits — 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.