Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Deslorelin is used in bearded dragons for Reproductive suppression. Routes documented in bearded dragons: SC. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in bearded dragons, 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 to suppress reproductive cycling in female bearded dragonsmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; variable duration | Reproductive suppression | Extrapolated | Rowland MN. Use of a deslorelin implant to control aggression in a male bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Vet Rec. 2011;169:127. doi:10.1136/vr.d2007 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 (2026-08-01). |
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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 bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: SC Used to suppress reproductive cycling in female bearded dragons once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in bearded dragons: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in bearded dragons include: 4.7mg implant; variable duration. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in bearded dragons for: Reproductive suppression.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the bearded dragon 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 bearded dragons — 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.