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 | See the cited source for the printed regimenmax 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). — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 9.7 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Rodents). The copy held is an ebook conversion with no printed page numbers, so the table — not the page — is the citable location. — SOURCE EDITION: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary — ISBN 9780323833929, |
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 B (Exotic Pets)p.108 | 1 implant per animal for contraception in females, although appears ineffective in males f |
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 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 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 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.