Dogs, like people, can also suffer from calcium deficiency. In fact, many parents don’t know much about calcium deficiency in dogs. They don’t know how dogs behave even if they are calcium deficient, and they don’t know how to correctly supplement calcium for dogs. Such a structure will seriously endanger the health of dogs, and if dogs Dogs are in a special period of growth and development. If the dog is deficient in calcium at this time, the dog's frame and body will not grow well, and it will also cause various diseases. So what are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in dogs? Next, let’s learn about it with the editor.

What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in dogs?

Muscle weakness, poor limb strength, cartilage, O-shaped legs, etc...

Calcium deficiency in dogs does not necessarily mean calcium supplementation. It is key to find out the reasons:

1. The absorption function is poor and the gastrointestinal tract needs to be regulated.

2. The conversion function is poor, so you need to take the dog to exercise and bask in the sun.

3. When there is a true calcium deficiency, calcium supplementation is required.

There are many ways to supplement calcium:

Give your dog calcium tablets;

Give your dog more bone soup;< /p>

And various calcium supplement drugs.

Dogs of different breeds and sizes should use different calcium supplementation methods at different ages. All kinds of dogs do not need calcium supplements during lactation. They can get a lot of calcium from breast milk. After the puppies are weaned, miniature dogs and small dogs fed puppy food do not need to supplement calcium, because puppy food contains an appropriate amount of calcium. Large and medium-sized dogs grow rapidly and have a large demand for calcium. The calcium contained in general puppy food is difficult to meet the needs of growth, so attention should be paid to calcium supplementation. When feeding homemade food, attention should be paid to timely calcium supplementation. Pregnant and lactating female dogs need to supplement calcium. Dogs in the embryonic stage and their milk will cause a large amount of calcium to be lost from the body. If it cannot be replenished in time, the calcium in the body's calcium store will be used, causing osteoporosis. Postpartum lactating bitches may suffer from acute postpartum calcium deficiency due to low blood calcium concentration. The symptoms include twitching of the limbs, stiffness of the whole body, body temperature that can rise above 40°C, and even cause coma and death.

Reminder:

Animal liver or meat contains low calcium and high vitamin A. Long-term consumption can inhibit the absorption of calcium. Therefore, liver intake should be reduced. If your dog is already showing signs of calcium deficiency, medication may be needed. The specific amount of calcium supplementation should be determined by the breed, size, age and calcium deficiency of the dog. Go to the pet hospital for advice from a professional veterinarian.