Calcium Supplements
Calcium Supplements
medications
Alternate names
Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Citrate, Tums, Viactiv
Toxicity to pets
Overdose of calcium as supplemental salts causes gastrointestinal distress in healthy companion animals. Risk for severe poisoning with acute organ injury occurs if the pet has pre-existing severe kidney disease or the calcium supplement contains other toxic ingredients including Vitamin D or the sweetner xylitol.
Disclaimer
The content of this page is not veterinary advice. A number of factors (amount of substance ingested, size of the animal, allergies, etc.) determine what is toxic to a particular pet. If you think your pet has eaten something potentially toxic, call Pet Poison Helpline or seek immediate veterinary treatment.
