Calcium salts (Calcium borogluconate, Calcium carbonate, Calcium chloride, Calcium gluconate, Calcium lactate)

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Calcium salts (Calcium borogluconate, Calcium carbonate, Calcium chloride, Calcium gluconate, Calcium lactate)

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This is a drug monograph from the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary Part B: Exotic Pets. BSAVA members should login for access to the full monograph. Non-members can join BSAVA, buy a Formulary subscription, or buy the printed edition.

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