Symptoms of calcium deficiency in dogs generally include weakness of limbs, unsteady walking, joint dysplasia or deformation, prone to cramps, less hair, dull coat color, depression, poor appetite, weight loss, etc., which are more common in older dogs. If it is not corrected for a long time, it will also cause various bone problems in dogs, such as joint deformation, X-shaped legs, O-shaped legs, rib valgus, etc. When dogs are severely deficient in calcium, they may also experience muscle weakness. If a dog lacks calcium during the tooth replacement period, the deciduous teeth will not fall out and the permanent teeth will grow slowly, causing the dog to have irregular teeth arrangement and large gaps between teeth.

Calcium is one of the important elements in dogs’ bodies. Dogs of different ages will have different symptoms of calcium deficiency.

1. Symptoms of calcium deficiency in puppies

1. The formation of puppies’ teeth is related to calcium. If the puppy suffers from calcium deficiency, it may cause dental problems, resulting in slow and uneven tooth growth.

2. If the dog is in a state of calcium deficiency for a long time, it will seriously affect the bone development of the puppy, resulting in short stature, O-shaped legs, etc.

3. If the symptoms are severe, the puppy may also have difficulty standing, poor mental status, and low mobility. It may want to rest after walking a short distance.

2. Symptoms of calcium deficiency in adult dogs

When adult dogs are deficient in calcium, they may experience symptoms such as unsteady walking, irregular limb twitching, depression, and decreased appetite.

3. Symptoms of calcium deficiency in elderly dogs

Calcium deficiency in elderly dogs will show symptoms such as constipation and low immunity. In severe cases, symptoms such as urinary and fecal incontinence, hind limb weakness, and sudden paralysis may occur.

Note: In daily feeding, dogs should be scientifically supplemented with calcium. For example, you can give your dog oral calcium tablets when it is young, and choose dog food from regular manufacturers. There is no need to supplement calcium for dogs when they become adults, and you can increase the amount of exercise for dogs in their lives. In old age, you can give your dog some liquid calcium orally, which is easier to absorb.