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US brand names:Calcium Disodium Versenate
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 10–40 mg/kg IM q12h in ball pythons, per Norton TM. Chelonian emergency and critical care. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2005;14:106-130. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.272 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 4.11 (Miscellaneous Agents Used in Reptiles). 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. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Chelates divalent and trivalent metal ions, particularly lead, forming stable water-soluble complexes excreted renally.
Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | SC | 25 mg/kg | q6h | Strong | Wismer T. Chapter 53: Lead. In: Peterson ME, Talcott PA, eds. Small Animal Toxicology. Elsevier Saunders; 2013:609-615. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.466 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.439, Edetate Calcium Disodium (CaEDTA) monograph spanning p.438-439; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, and carries this exact dose under the matching species heading. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
| Cat (Domestic) | SC | 25 mg/kg | q6h | Weak | BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, 10th Edition, Part A - Canine and Feline, printed p.142 (corpus PDF p.158), Edetate calcium disodium (CaEDTA), DOSES: "Dogs, Cats: Lead or zinc toxicity: 25 mg/kg s.c. q6h for 2-5 days. The total daily dose should not exceed 2 g." Corroborated by Papich, Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, printed p.279 (corpus PDF p.307), Edetate Calcium Disodium, Small Animal Dosage: "25 mg/kg q6h for 2-5 days SQ, IM, or IV." — SOURCE EDITION: BSAVA Small Animal Formulary, Part A — Canine and Feline — ISBN 9781910443705, ; Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs — ISBN 9780323244855, |
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