Calcium Disodium EDTA for Cat
Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in cat for Lead poisoning. Routes documented in cat: SC. A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 25 mg/kg | q6h | 5 days on, 5 days off | Lead poisoning | Moderate | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Mechanism of action
Chelates divalent and trivalent metal ions, particularly lead, forming stable water-soluble complexes excreted renally.
Side effects & warnings
Nephrotoxic — ensure adequate hydration and monitor renal values. Dilute before IV use. Can deplete zinc.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
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Calcium Disodium EDTA dosing in other species
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 cat — 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.