Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Deslorelin is used in dogs for Temporary chemical castration in intact male dogs, Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Deslorelin in dogs, 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 9.4 mg total | q6mo (4.7mg implant) or q12mo (9.4mg implant) | 4.7mg implant: 6-12 months; 9.4mg: 12-24 months | Temporary chemical castration in intact male dogs | Strong | SUPRELORIN 4.7 Mg Implant for Dogs [UK Datasheet]. Virbac Limited; 2007. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.351, Deslorelin monograph. — Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th ed, Deslorelin monograph, printed p.351, DOGS: "Contraceptive in male dogs (extra-label): Using the 4.7 mg implant: Implant SC every 6 months […]" Same page: "NOTE: Extra-label use of the ferret implant product in dogs is prohibited in the United States." Wording from BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed, Part A, printed p.111 ("Use: - Temporary chemical castration.") and printed p.112 (DOSES: "Dogs: 1 implant per male dog repeat after 6 or 12 months"). |
| SC | See the cited source for the printed regimenmax 4.7 mg total | SC every 6 mo (4.7 mg) or 12 mo (9.4 mg) | 4.7mg implant; 6-12 months duration | Benign prostatic hyperplasia | Moderate | SUPRELORIN 9.4 Mg Implant for Dogs and Ferrets [UK Datasheet]. Carros, France: Virbac SA; 2010. — Plumb's 10th ed printed p.351, Deslorelin monograph.Compilation only — we have not located an independent source that prints this figure. |
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 | IM | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th ed — Part A (Canine and Feline)p.128 | 1 implant per male dog repeat after 6 or 12 months (depending on size of implant) |
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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose ranges in dogs, with cited source references: SC See the cited source for the printed regimen q6mo (4.7mg implant) or q12mo (9.4mg implant); SC See the cited source for the printed regimen SC every 6 mo (4.7 mg) or 12 mo (9.4 mg). Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in dogs include: 4.7mg implant: 6-12 months; 9.4mg: 12-24 months; 4.7mg implant; 6-12 months duration. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in dogs for: Temporary chemical castration in intact male dogs, Benign prostatic hyperplasia.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.