Bird · Serinus canaria domestica · typical adult weight 0.01–0.03 kg
Lecirelin is dosed at 5–21 μg/kg transcutaneous not stated in source in canaries, per Robbe D, Todisco G, Giammarino A, et al. Use of a synthetic GnRH analog to induce reproductive activity in canaries (Serinus canaria). J Avian Med Surg. 2008;22:123-126. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 — 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. Lecirelin is used in canaries for Induction of reproductive activity / earlier onset of egg laying. Routes documented in canaries: transcutaneous. A typical adult canary weighs 0.01–0.03 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Lecirelin in canaries, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| transcutaneous | 5–21 μg/kg | not stated in source | Induction of reproductive activity / earlier onset of egg laying | Moderate |
| Robbe D, Todisco G, Giammarino A, et al. Use of a synthetic GnRH analog to induce reproductive activity in canaries (Serinus canaria). J Avian Med Surg. 2008;22:123-126. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.462 — 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 (mcg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5–21 | — | Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th edTable 5.7 | 5-21 μg/kg transcutaneous (combined with cream vehicle) administered to skin over right jugular |
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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Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Every dose rule under this entry was mined from a source, independently re-verified against that source, and adversarially challenged before publication. Drafted for: Canary
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for canaries may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Lecirelin dose range in canaries, with cited source references: transcutaneous 5–21 μg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Lecirelin in canaries: transcutaneous.
Lecirelin is indicated in canaries for: Induction of reproductive activity / earlier onset of egg laying.
These are general warnings for Lecirelin across species; consult the canary dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Added 2026-08-04 by the book-verification programme. Every dose rule under this entry was mined from a source, independently re-verified against that source, and adversarially challenged before publication. Drafted for: Canary
Why a species-specific page? Lecirelin pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in canaries — 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.