How to properly supplement calcium for dogs, and how to supplement calcium for dogs

1. Choose different calcium supplementation products at different growth stages of dogs. When the puppy is young, you must choose those puppy dog food that is more nutritious and easy to be absorbed for the dog to eat; When it comes to adult dogs, the dog's gastrointestinal system has been fully developed, and it can be provided with some more nutritious adult dog food; And when it comes to old age, it needs to be replaced with senior dog food.

2. For puppies, choose the best method of calcium supplementation, which can be high-calcium tablets. Remember not to give it milk or bone broth, as the dog's stomach and intestines are not yet fully developed, and there will be discomfort. However, calcium supplementation in high-calcium tablets is more scientific and healthy.

Parents can also feed the dog some probiotics first, and after conditioning the stomach, then supplement some calcium tablets, which is easier to be absorbed.

3. In addition to using calcium tablets to supplement calcium for dogs, you can also use some dietary supplements to supplement calcium for dogs. For example, in daily life, give your dog more soy products, or shrimp skin or fish. These ingredients are rich in calcium.

Another way is to take the dog to bask in the sun and do more exercise, which is also conducive to the absorption and utilization of calcium.

Symptoms and consequences of calcium deficiency in dogs.

1.Initial symptoms.

In the early stage of calcium deficiency in dogs, symptoms such as loss of appetite, indigestion, eccentricity, gradual emaciation, and slow growth will occur. In terms of size, dogs will be shorter than dogs of the same age, and will have unsteady and shaky standing.

Newly given dogs with calcium deficiency will have convulsions, difficulty breathing, and inability to stand, and most dogs will also have the problem of increased body temperature.

In fact, the most obvious manifestation of calcium deficiency is loss of appetite and lack of appetite. Therefore, if the dog eats less and less, and is not in good spirits but does not have a fever, it can be considered whether it is deficient in calcium.

In addition, unprovoked trembling in dogs can also be considered for calcium deficiency. It is normal for some dogs to tremble when they are timid in an unfamiliar environment, but if they often shiver in their own homes, but the indoor temperature is not low, it is likely that the dog is deficient in calcium.

Calcium deficiency in dogs can also cause symptoms of muscle weakness, such as limping when walking.

2.Bone problems in dogs.

Calcium deficiency in dogs can lead to a variety of bone problems, such as joint deformities, X-shaped legs, O-shaped legs, rib valgus, etc.

For puppies, if calcium supplementation is insufficient, rib valgus may occur, and forelimb wrist and elbow joints may be deformed; Small dogs will have O-shaped legs; Medium- and large dogs can cause severe deformity of the forelimbs. If it is not detected in time, it may cause permanent claws or claudication.

In addition, 2-3 months of age is an important period for puppy disc formation, if calcium deficiency at this time, some breeds that are prone to intervertebral disc disease (such as: Pekingese dogs, pugs, etc.) will have attacks in adulthood, causing lifelong pain.