Bird · Taeniopygia guttata · typical adult weight 0.01–0.02 kg
Deslorelin is dosed at 5 mg/kg (implant) SC implant single implant in zebra finches, per 629. Murphy K, Wilson DA, Burton M, et al. Effectiveness of the GnRH agonist deslorelin as a tool to decrease levels of circulating testosterone in zebra finches. GentzComp Endocrinol. 2015;222:150-157. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Deslorelin is used in zebra finches for Suppression of circulating testosterone (GnRH agonist). Routes documented in zebra finches: SC implant. A typical adult zebra finch weighs 0.01–0.02 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Deslorelin in zebra finches, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Suprelorin
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC implant | 5 mg/kg (implant) | single implant | Suppression of circulating testosterone (GnRH agonist) | Weak | 629. Murphy K, Wilson DA, Burton M, et al. Effectiveness of the GnRH agonist deslorelin as a tool to decrease levels of circulating testosterone in zebra finches. GentzComp Endocrinol. 2015;222:150-157. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 zebra finches may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Deslorelin dose range in zebra finches, with cited source references: SC implant 5 mg/kg (implant) single implant. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Deslorelin in zebra finches: SC implant.
Deslorelin is indicated in zebra finches for: Suppression of circulating testosterone (GnRH agonist).
These are general warnings for Deslorelin across species; consult the zebra finch 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 zebra finches — 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.