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 | See the cited source for the printed regimenmax 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). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.128' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.112; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.112. — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781910443705 |
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 | — | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.128 | 1 implant (4.7 mg) per male cat. |
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 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 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 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.