Pocket Pet · Cavia porcellus · typical adult weight 0.70–1.20 kg
Deslorelin is used in guinea pigs for Ovarian cysts. Routes documented in guinea pigs: SC. A typical adult guinea pig weighs 0.70–1.20 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in guinea pigs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | Alternative to ovariectomy for recurrent ovarian cystsmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; variable duration | Ovarian cysts | Extrapolated | Kohutova S, Jekl V, Knotek Z, et al. The effect of deslorelin acetate on the oestrous cycle of female guinea pigs. Veterinarni Medicina. 2015;60:155-160. doi:10.17221/8062-vetmed — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.799 (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 guinea pigs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in guinea pigs, with cited source references: SC Alternative to ovariectomy for recurrent ovarian cysts once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in guinea pigs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in guinea pigs include: 4.7mg implant; variable duration. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Deslorelin is indicated in guinea pigs for: Ovarian cysts.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the guinea pig 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 guinea pigs — 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.