Pocket Pet · Oryctolagus cuniculus · typical adult weight 1.00–5.00 kg
Deslorelin is used in rabbits for Chemical sterilization, behavior modification. Routes documented in rabbits: SC. A typical adult rabbit weighs 1.00–5.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in rabbits, 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 surgical sterilizationmax 4.7 mg total | once | 4.7mg implant; variable duration | Chemical sterilization, behavior modification | Moderate | Schoemaker NJ. Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone agonists and other contraceptive medications in exotic companion animals. In: van Zeeland YRA, ed. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract: Therapeutics. 2018;21:443-464. doi:10.1016/j.cvex.2018.01.011 — Verified against Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.877 (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 rabbits may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in rabbits, with cited source references: SC Alternative to surgical sterilization once. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in rabbits: SC.
Cited course lengths for Deslorelin in rabbits 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 rabbits for: Chemical sterilization, behavior modification.
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the rabbit 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 rabbits — 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.