Reptile · Testudo horsfieldii · typical adult weight 0.23–0.91 kg
Calcium Gluconate is dosed at 50–100 mg/kg SC, IM, IV not stated in source in russian tortoises, per 296. Mans C, Braun J. Update on common nutritional disorders of captive reptiles. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014;17:369-395. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Calcium Gluconate is used in russian tortoises for Hypocalcaemia (low ionised Ca). Routes documented in russian tortoises: SC, IM, IV. A typical adult russian tortoise weighs 0.23–0.91 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Gluconate in russian tortoises, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC, IM, IV | 50–100 mg/kg | not stated in source | Hypocalcaemia (low ionised Ca) | Weak | 296. Mans C, Braun J. Update on common nutritional disorders of captive reptiles. Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract. 2014;17:369-395. — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.263 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Provides ionized calcium for neuromuscular function, cardiac conduction, and bone metabolism. Cardioprotective against hyperkalemia.
IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for russian tortoises may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Gluconate dose range in russian tortoises, with cited source references: SC, IM, IV 50–100 mg/kg not stated in source. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Gluconate in russian tortoises: SC, IM, IV.
Calcium Gluconate is indicated in russian tortoises for: Hypocalcaemia (low ionised Ca).
These are general warnings for Calcium Gluconate across species; consult the russian tortoise dosing table above for species-specific guidance. IV administration must be SLOW with ECG monitoring (cardiac arrest risk). Tissue necrosis if given SC undiluted at high concentrations. Dilute for SC use. Monitor ionized calcium levels.
Why a species-specific page? Calcium Gluconate pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in russian 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.