Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Deslorelin is used in cats for Chemical sterilization. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Chemical contraception in catsmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; 1-2 years duration | Chemical sterilization | Moderate | Fontaine C (2015) Long-term contraception in a small implant: A review of suprelorin (deslorelin) studies in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 17, 766-771 — Verified against BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Ed, Part A, p.128 (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 cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC Chemical contraception in cats once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in cats include: 4.7mg implant; 1-2 years duration. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in cats for: Chemical sterilization.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the cat 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 cats — 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.