Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Goserelin is used in dogs for Chemical castration, hormone-dependent conditions. Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Goserelin in dogs, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Zoladex
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | SC implant | One 3.6mg implant q28 days | Variable | Chemical castration, hormone-dependent conditions | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Long-acting GnRH agonist that initially stimulates then suppresses gonadotropin release (chemical castration). Depot formulation for sustained release.
Used for hormone-dependent conditions, chemical castration alternative. Initial hormone flare for 1-2 weeks. Expensive. Limited veterinary data.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Goserelin dose range in dogs, with cited source references: SC SC implant One 3.6mg implant q28 days. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Goserelin in dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Goserelin in dogs include: Variable. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Goserelin is indicated in dogs for: Chemical castration, hormone-dependent conditions.
These are general warnings for Goserelin across species; consult the dog dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Used for hormone-dependent conditions, chemical castration alternative. Initial hormone flare for 1-2 weeks. Expensive. Limited veterinary data.
Why a species-specific page? Goserelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in dogs — 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.