Calcium
42 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA
Important: Adverse event reports do not establish that a drug caused or contributed to the event. Consult your veterinarian before making treatment decisions.
42
Total Reports
11
Deaths Reported
2620.0%
Death Rate
Active Ingredients
Calcium
Administration Routes
OralUnknownIntravenousSubcutaneous
Species Affected
Dog 16
Human 10
Cat 7
Cattle 6
Other 1
Goat 1
Horse 1
Most Affected Breeds
Unknown 11
Domestic Shorthair 5
Holstein-Friesian also known as Holstein 3
Retriever - Labrador 3
Pit Bull 2
Jersey 2
Schnauzer (unspecified) 1
Boxer (German Boxer) 1
Domestic Longhair 1
Terrier - Scottish 1
Most Reported Reactions
Lethargy (see also Central nervous system depression in 'Neurological') 6
Other abnormal test result NOS 6
Death 6
Vomiting 5
Accidental exposure 5
Dehydration 4
Death by euthanasia 4
Diarrhoea 4
Emesis 3
Anaemia NOS 3
Not eating 3
Icterus 2
Outcome Breakdown
Recovered/Normal
13 (30.2%)
Ongoing
11 (25.6%)
Died
7 (16.3%)
Outcome Unknown
7 (16.3%)
Euthanized
4 (9.3%)
Recovered with Sequela
1 (2.3%)
Source: FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine — Adverse Event Reports. Data reflects voluntary submissions and may not represent actual incidence rates.