Livestock · Ovis aries · typical adult weight 30.00–120.00 kg
Calcium Gluconate is dosed at 0.5–1 ml/kg (23% solution) IV Once; repeat in 12h in sheep, per USPC. Veterinary Information- Appendix III. In: Drug Information for the Health Professional. Vol 2. Rockville: United States Pharmacopeial Convention; 1990:2811-2860. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.203 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.174-176 (corpus PDF p.201-203), Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Calcium Acetate monograph, an oral phosphate binder]; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207. Calcium Gluconate is used in sheep for Hypocalcemia (pregnancy toxemia adjunct). Routes documented in sheep: IV. A typical adult sheep weighs 30.00–120.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Calcium Gluconate in sheep, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV | 0.5–1 ml/kg (23% solution) | Once; repeat in 12h | Slow IV infusion | Hypocalcemia (pregnancy toxemia adjunct) | Moderate | USPC. Veterinary Information- Appendix III. In: Drug Information for the Health Professional. Vol 2. Rockville: United States Pharmacopeial Convention; 1990:2811-2860. — Verified against Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 10th Ed, p.203 (2026-08-01). — Plumb's 10th ed (held) printed p.174-176 (corpus PDF p.201-203), Calcium, IV (-Borogluconate, -Chloride, -Gluconate) monograph, Dosages [LOCATOR CORRECTED 2026-08-12 — the clause previously here named the Calcium Acetate monograph, an oral phosphate binder]; page located 2026-08-05 from the book's own running heads, verified to name the drug in its body text. — SOURCE EDITION: Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook — ISBN 9781394172207, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781394172207 |
Every held source for this drug and species, as printed. Where they differ, both are shown — the choice is yours, not ours.
| Dose (%) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.131 | • 5-1.5 grams IV, slowly. • 50-70 mg/kg, diluted in 5% dextrose |
| Dose (mg/kg) | Route | Source | As printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50–70 | IV | Papich Saunders Handbook of Veterinary Drugs, 4th edp.131 | • 5-1.5 grams IV, slowly. • 50-70 mg/kg, diluted in 5% dextrose |
Figures are transcribed from the cited page or table of each held edition and are shown for reference only. They are not dose recommendations, they do not feed the calculator, and none has been reviewed by a veterinarian.
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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 sheep may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Calcium Gluconate dose range in sheep, with cited source references: IV 0.5–1 ml/kg (23% solution) Once; repeat in 12h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Calcium Gluconate in sheep: IV.
Cited course lengths for Calcium Gluconate in sheep include: Slow IV infusion. Duration depends on the indication — match it to the specific dose rule in the table above.
Calcium Gluconate is indicated in sheep for: Hypocalcemia (pregnancy toxemia adjunct).
These are general warnings for Calcium Gluconate across species; consult the sheep 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 sheep — 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.