Pocket Pet · Rattus norvegicus var. domestica · typical adult weight 0.25–0.70 kg
Deslorelin is dosed at 4.7 mg implant SC Once in pet rats, per Alkis I, Cetin Y, Sendag S, et al. Long term suppression of oestrus and prevention of pregnancy by deslorelin implant in rats. Bull Vet Inst Pulawy. 2011;55:237-240.; Cetin Y, Alkis I, Sendag S, et al. Long-term effect of deslorelin implant on ovarian pre-antral follicles and uterine histology in female rats. Reprod Domest Anim. 2013;48:195-199. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02128.x — 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, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323833929. Deslorelin is used in pet rats for Antigonadal effects (gonadal suppression), reported for at least 12 months. Routes documented in pet rats: SC. A typical adult pet rat weighs 0.25–0.70 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in pet rats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 4.7 mg implant | Once | Antigonadal effects (gonadal suppression), reported for at least 12 months | Weak | Alkis I, Cetin Y, Sendag S, et al. Long term suppression of oestrus and prevention of pregnancy by deslorelin implant in rats. Bull Vet Inst Pulawy. 2011;55:237-240.; Cetin Y, Alkis I, Sendag S, et al. Long-term effect of deslorelin implant on ovarian pre-antral follicles and uterine histology in female rats. Reprod Domest Anim. 2013;48:195-199. doi:10.1111/j.1439-0531.2012.02128.x — 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, https://openlibrary.org/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 provides contraceptive and reduced reproductive behaviour effects for >1 |
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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 pet rats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in pet rats, with cited source references: SC 4.7 mg implant Once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in pet rats: SC.
Deslorelin is indicated in pet rats for: Antigonadal effects (gonadal suppression), reported for at least 12 months.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the pet rat 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 pet rats — 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.