How to supplement calcium for elderly dogs

1. Feed calcium-rich foods

Give elderly dogs some calcium-rich foods Foods, such as egg yolks, soy products, dried shrimps, beef, etc., can be mixed with dog food and eaten together. Try not to feed too much, so that it will not be difficult for elderly dogs to digest at once. Also, be careful not to add seasonings, just boil it in water.

2. Feed pets calcium supplements

Old dogs’ gastrointestinal digestion becomes poor and they cannot absorb and utilize the nutrients in the food better, so the effect of calcium supplements will be reduced. ideal. Therefore, it is recommended to feed elderly dogs some pet calcium supplements, mix some into their food, and eat them together.

3. Take your elderly dog ​​to bask in the sun

You can take it to bask in the sun more. The ultraviolet rays in the sun can cause the elderly dog ​​to produce vitamin D3 in the body. Vitamin D3 can help the elderly dog. Dogs absorb calcium in their bodies, which indirectly supplements calcium for older dogs. It is recommended to take the elderly dog ​​to bask in the sun between 9-11 am or 4-6 pm. The sun is not strong at this time, so there is no need to worry about the elderly dog ​​getting sunburned. The elderly dog ​​should be replenished with water in time afterwards.

Symptoms of calcium deficiency in dogs

1. The color of the hair will become dull, or even cause massive hair loss and sparse hair.

2. The dog has not been in a strange environment, and the indoor temperature is not low, but it has been shivering.

3. When dogs are deficient in calcium, they may experience symptoms of joint deformation and rib valgus.

4. If calcium deficiency occurs during tooth replacement, deciduous teeth will not fall out and permanent teeth will grow slowly.