Myth 1: All dogs need calcium supplements

In fact, not all dogs are suitable for calcium supplements. These four types of dogs need calcium supplements: breeding male dogs, pregnant and lactating female dogs, postpartum female dogs, and post-weaning puppies. Once a dog enters adulthood and before old age, except for the above-mentioned special periods, dogs fed dog food in other periods do not need separate calcium supplements.

Myth 2: The more calcium, the better

If calcium supplementation is blind or repeated during feeding, it will cause excessive calcium supplementation and overnutrition in dogs. . This not only puts a serious digestive burden on the dog in terms of nutrition, but is also a wasteful behavior.

Myth 3: Calcium supplementation means feeding dog food

Single nutrition is also one of the reasons for calcium deficiency in dogs. When giving calcium supplements to dogs, attention should be paid to nutritional balance. Simply feeding dog food cannot meet the dog's demand for calcium. Pay attention to a balanced mix of nutrients in daily life, and provide additional calcium to dogs that need calcium supplements.

How to correctly supplement calcium for dogs

1. Choose the right dog food. Puppy dogs should choose nutritious puppy food, which is formulated for the puppies to absorb and digest. According to age, the ingredients of dog food at different stages are different, so when the dog is over 10 months old, please change to adult dog food, and when it reaches old age, it should also be changed to senior dog food.
2. Calcium powder or calcium tablets can be fed. Please buy calcium tablets specifically for dogs. Generally speaking, food calcium supplementation is safer than drug calcium supplementation. Eating normal food will not cause excessive calcium. Dairy products, soy products, cartilage, shrimp skin, fish, etc. can be fed. But do not give bones to puppies to supplement calcium.
3. Do more exercise and get more sun. It can help the absorption and utilization of calcium, allowing dogs to have a strong body.