Reptile · Centrochelys sulcata · typical adult weight 1.00–40.00 kg
Calcium Disodium EDTA is dosed at 10–40 mg/kg IM q12h in sulcata tortoises, per Norton TM. Chelonian emergency and critical care. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2005;14:106-130. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.272 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Calcium Disodium EDTA is used in sulcata tortoises for Heavy metal chelation. Routes documented in sulcata tortoises: IM. A typical adult sulcata tortoise weighs 1.00–40.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Disodium EDTA in sulcata tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: Calcium Disodium Versenate
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IM | 10–40 mg/kg | q12h | Heavy metal chelation | Weak | Norton TM. Chelonian emergency and critical care. Semin Avian Exot Pet Med. 2005;14:106-130. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.272 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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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 sulcata tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Disodium EDTA dose range in sulcata tortoises, with cited source references: IM 10–40 mg/kg q12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Disodium EDTA in sulcata tortoises: IM.
Calcium Disodium EDTA is indicated in sulcata tortoises for: Heavy metal chelation.
These are general warnings for Calcium Disodium EDTA across species; consult the sulcata tortoise 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 sulcata tortoises — 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.