Dog · Canis lupus familiaris · typical adult weight 2.00–80.00 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 25 mg/kg SC q6h in dogs, per 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).. Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in dogs for Lead poisoning (acute). Routes documented in dogs: SC. A typical adult dog weighs 2.00–80.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in dogs, 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; reassess blood lead | Lead poisoning (acute) | 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). |
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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 dogs may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in dogs, 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 dogs: SC.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Disodium EDTA in dogs include: 5 days on, 5 days off; reassess blood lead. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in dogs for: Lead poisoning (acute).
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the dog 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 dogs — 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.