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).. Deslorelin is used in pet rats for Mammary tumour recurrence reduction. 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 | Mammary tumour recurrence reduction | 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). |
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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: Mammary tumour recurrence reduction.
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.