Deslorelin for African Grey Parrot
Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Deslorelin is used in african grey parrot for Chronic egg-laying. Routes documented in african grey parrot: SC. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in african grey parrot, 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/animal | once | 4.7mg implant; duration 3-18 months | Chronic egg-laying | Moderate | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed |
Absolute dose ceiling, regardless of body weight: 4.7 mg total (SC).
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Mechanism of action
Slow-release GnRH agonist implant. Continuous stimulation desensitizes GnRH receptors, suppressing LH and FSH release.
Side effects & warnings
Initial hormone flare for 2-4 weeks. Duration varies by species (6-18 months). May trigger ovulation in some species before suppression. Remove implant to reverse effect.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for african grey parrot may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Endocrine drugs with african grey parrot dosing
Deslorelin dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Deslorelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in african grey parrot — 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.