Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Deslorelin is used in bearded dragons for Abnormal aggression in juvenile (male) bearded dragons. Source states NO success in female reptile reproductive disease or cessation of normal egg production. 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 | See the cited source for the printed regimenmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; variable duration | Abnormal aggression in juvenile (male) bearded dragons. Source states NO success in female reptile reproductive disease or cessation of normal egg production | Extrapolated | Rowland MN. Use of a deslorelin implant to control aggression in a male bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps). Vet Rec. 2011;169:127. — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.260 (2026-08-01). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.8 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Reptiles). 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, |
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| 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 |
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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 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 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: Abnormal aggression in juvenile (male) bearded dragons. Source states NO success in female reptile reproductive disease or cessation of normal egg production.
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.