Bird · Nymphicus hollandicus · typical adult weight 0.07–0.13 kg
Deslorelin is dosed at 4.7 mg implant/bird (NOT mg/kg) SC, intrascapular once (single implant) in cockatiels, per 912. Summa NM, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Wils-PlotzEL, et al. Evaluation of the effects of a 4.7-mg deslorelin acetate implant on egg laying in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Am J Vet Res. 2017;78:745-751. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Deslorelin is used in cockatiels for Suppression of chronic egg laying. Routes documented in cockatiels: SC, intrascapular. A typical adult cockatiel weighs 0.07–0.13 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in cockatiels, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, intrascapular | 4.7 mg implant/bird (NOT mg/kg) | once (single implant) | Suppressed egg laying for at least 180 days; 5 of 13 implanted birds laid a first egg between 192 and 230 days after placement. No difference in egg shape, colour, shell quality or eggs per clutch versus controls. | Suppression of chronic egg laying | Moderate | 912. Summa NM, Sanchez-Migallon Guzman D, Wils-PlotzEL, et al. Evaluation of the effects of a 4.7-mg deslorelin acetate implant on egg laying in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus). Am J Vet Res. 2017;78:745-751. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 cockatiels may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in cockatiels, with cited source references: SC, intrascapular 4.7 mg implant/bird (NOT mg/kg) once (single implant). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in cockatiels: SC, intrascapular.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in cockatiels include: Suppressed egg laying for at least 180 days; 5 of 13 implanted birds laid a first egg between 192 and 230 days after placement. No difference in egg shape, colour, shell quality or eggs per clutch versus controls.. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in cockatiels for: Suppression of chronic egg laying.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the cockatiel 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 cockatiels — 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.