Bird · Psittacus erithacus · typical adult weight 0.40–0.65 kg
Deslorelin is used in african grey parrots for Chronic egg-laying. Routes documented in african grey parrots: SC. A typical adult african grey parrot weighs 0.40–0.65 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in african grey parrots, 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 regimenmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; duration 3-18 months | Chronic egg-laying | Moderate | van Zeeland Y. Medication for behavior modification in birds. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2018;21(1):115-149. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2017.08.005 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.472 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.10 (Psychotropic and Antiepileptic Agents Used in Birds.a,b). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, |
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 B (Exotic Pets)p.108 | 1 implant per animal regardless of size, placed subcutaneously. The 9.4 mg implant appears to |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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Slow-release GnRH agonist implant. Continuous stimulation desensitizes GnRH receptors, suppressing LH and FSH release.
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 parrots may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in african grey parrots, with cited source references: SC See the cited source for the printed regimen once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in african grey parrots: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in african grey parrots include: 4.7mg implant; duration 3-18 months. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in african grey parrots for: Chronic egg-laying.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the african grey parrot dosing table above for species-specific guidance. 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.
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 parrots — 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.