If the dog lacks calcium in the early stage, it is necessary to give the dog calcium tablets or drink calcium milk for about a week, and then give the dog some foods suitable for its calcium supplement. You should know that the basic problem of calcium deficiency in dogs is the usual feeding. It is generally necessary to change the food for dogs. The nutrition of the changed dog food should be balanced, which can provide various nutritional needs for the dog's body.
It is natural for dogs to pay attention to supplement calcium in daily life, but they should not blindly supplement calcium. There are many ways of daily food supplement. Dogs can be given high-calcium foods, such as tofu, shrimp skin and kelp bone soup, and calcium and vitamins can also be supplemented at the same time. Besides outdoor activities, dogs can also bask in the sun.
However, calcium supplementation is a long process, so don't supplement it after problems occur. It's already late. Pay more attention to them in daily life and supplement calcium in time so as not to affect the health of dogs.
Symptoms of calcium deficiency dogs
1. Dogs with calcium deficiency will be deformed. Like a baby's rib eversion, if the dog lacks calcium, it will also have corresponding physical performance. For example: forelimb rib valgus, wrist joint and peripheral joint deformation; Intervertebral disc diseases, bone spurs and fractures, postpartum acute calcium deficiency and osteoporosis. Calcium deficiency can even threaten the dog's life.
2. Calcium deficiency in dogs can lead to dental problems. If the dog has bad breath and gingivitis, you can take it to the hospital to check the trace elements. If the dog has no deciduous teeth, slow growth of permanent teeth, etc., it is also necessary to give the dog regular quantitative calcium supplementation.
3. Dogs with calcium deficiency are prone to pica. Dogs with calcium deficiency may eat their own poop. Other dogs will lose their appetite and be listless. Some dogs will become thinner and have symptoms of diarrhea or constipation.