I. Calcium deficiency in dogs:
Calcium deficiency in dogs When the dog is suffering from calcium deficiency, there are often some obvious symptoms, and the pet owner can make a preliminary judgment based on the dog’s physical state:
When the dog is seriously deficient in calcium, there will be X-shaped legs, O-shaped legs, and joints. Deformation, rib valgus, muscle weakness, and other symptoms.
Secondly, if the deciduous teeth do not fall off, the permanent teeth grow slowly, double-row teeth, and the enamel layer is thin during the period of the dog’s teeth replacement, it will easily lead to bad breath and gingivitis in dogs. It also shows that the dog is calcium deficient and needs calcium supplementation in time.
Adult dogs with calcium deficiency will also show irritability, dislike sports, and easily fracture, which may cause osteoporosis, bone spurs and other phenomena, which are more common in smaller dog breeds.
Second, what to do with calcium deficiency in dogs?
1. When a dog lacks a small amount of calcium, it can be adjusted through diet, and the dog can be fed egg yolk, small shrimp skin and various soy products to increase the absorption of calcium. In addition, it is necessary to take the dog to frequent Sun exposure can supplement vitamin D and promote the body’s absorption and transformation of calcium. Try to choose sun exposure in the morning and afternoon when the UV rays are less intense to avoid sunburning your dog.
2. When the dog is obviously deficient in calcium, it is recommended to directly feed pet calcium tablets. Pointe’s high-energy milk calcium tablets are a good choice, which can supplement calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium and other elements at the same time. Nutrients such as vitamin D and vitamin E. If conditions permit, you can also replace high-calcium dog food for dogs. Pay attention to choose a reliable brand as much as possible to avoid the unbalanced nutritional ratio of dog food and excessive supplementation of certain elements.
3. When the dog is severely calcium deficient and has muscle weakness and other symptoms, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital to inject calcium as soon as possible to help the dog relieve the current emergency symptoms as soon as possible, and then follow the diet to help the dog slowly replenish calcium.
Pet owners should pay attention that the calcium supplement effect of dogs eating bones is very poor, because the bones are too hard, it is difficult for dogs to digest and absorb, and it is easy to cause intestinal obstruction and intestinal mucosal damage, For symptoms such as blood in the stool, you must choose a scientific gastritis method to supplement calcium for dogs. If you are not sure whether your dog’s symptoms are caused by calcium deficiency, you can go to a pet hospital for inspection or consult a pet doctor in time.
