https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/12691/suprelorin-in-rats Hi, I would like to know if the Suprolorin implant is very effective in female rats? I am looking for a female with chronic respiratory problem, so not really a good candidate for surgery, to prevent development of mammary gland tumour. Is it likeen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/71412?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 11 Sep 2012 10:24:47 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:a0b31266-02c2-42d6-b69d-dcec68540a0bAlex Allen<p>Hi Violaine,</p> <p>Suprelorin 4.7mg has been shown to be effective in female rats (Cetin et al, Jun 2012, J Repro Dom Ani). Should last the lifespan of the rat. No data on its effect on mammary or uterine tumours.</p> <p>Implant subcutaneously, clean area and tissue glue as required.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/71371?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:02:25 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:248efb80-f184-4ab0-a4ca-eb304f457a16Mark Rowland<p>Hi Violane, How old is the rat? The implant should be effective at neutering her but you might not prevent mammary pathology if a prolactin a is already present. Goodluck</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>