Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Deslorelin is used in dog for Chemical castration, adrenal disease (ferrets), Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Routes documented in dog: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 2 cited dose rules for Deslorelin in dog, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 0 mg/animal | once | 4.7mg implant: 6-12 months; 9.4mg: 12-24 months | Chemical castration, adrenal disease (ferrets) | Strong | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
| SC | 0 mg/animal | once | 4.7mg implant; 6-12 months duration | Benign prostatic hyperplasia | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
Absolute dose ceilings, regardless of body weight: 9.4 mg total (SC); 4.7 mg total (SC).
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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 dog may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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 dog — 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.