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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). 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 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. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.461 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.7 (Hormones and Steroids Used in Birds). 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 regardless of size, placed subcutaneously. The 9.4 mg implant appears to |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | SC | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7 | 5 mg/kg implant SC |
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 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.