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Desloralin inplant for tom cat neutering

Published on: June 14, 2022 • By: niesy68 · In Forum: Cats
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niesy68
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June 14, 2022 at 02:06pm
Hi all, I have a beautiful sweet natured male tom, I hear there's an option of a deslorelin implant to neuter hm temporarily rather than castrating him. Does anyone know of a vet who does this? We are in Manchester but willing to travel. Many thanks
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Liz Buchanan BVSc MRCVS
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June 14, 2022 at 05:50pm
Hello!  The way I understand it, the drug that you mention is not currently licensed in UK cats - ie studies have not been completed proving the efficacy and safety of that drug for the purpose of temporary male 'castration.'   I have heard of vets using it off license in the UK; indeed there is a paper suggesting a high % sterility between thirty and seventy days after implantation, but I'm afraid that finding a vet prepared to do so would be a case of calling individual practices and asking.  If they have not been asked about this before,  they would probably have to spend some time reading the literature before coming to a conclusion.  It can be very worthwhile contacting the manufacturer's (drug company's) local representative, who will know who is using a product in their area and may know what sort of success they are having and can talk to you fully about any concerns.
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niesy68
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June 15, 2022 at 11:55am
Thank you so much for this, really useful information cheers
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