Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 25 mg/kg SC q6h in cats, per 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.". Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in cats for Lead poisoning. Routes documented in cats: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cats, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 25 mg/kg | q6h | 5 days on, 5 days off | Lead poisoning | Moderate | 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." |
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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.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cats may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in cats, with cited source references: SC 25 mg/kg q6h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cats: SC.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cats include: 5 days on, 5 days off. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in cats for: Lead poisoning.
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the cat dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Disodium EDTA pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cats — 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.