Many parents may know that dogs need calcium supplements, and calcium supplements are also essential for health care. But calcium supplements can not be blind, but also need to be chosen according to the actual situation! Many parents may ignore it and look at it with Dr. e.
How to supplement calcium in different age groups
Calcium supplements should be based on the actual situation of dogs. Different body types and age stages have different needs for calcium nutrition. Adult dogs are fully developed and generally do not need additional supplements. Puppies and old dogs have the need to supplement calcium, so choose the appropriate calcium supplement products.
Calcium-supplementing split type for pup
3-10-month-old
The total demand for calcium in
Note: During the development of dogs, joint health is also very important, especially large dogs and puppies are prone to hip dysplasia, so while supplementing calcium, they also need to supplement joint nutrients!
Calcium supplement and joint protection for old do
Old dogs lose calcium easily with age (over 6 years old), so they need extra calcium supplements. Chelated calcium or compound calcium containing trace elements can be selected. Calcium supplements should also pay attention to joint maintenance, with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and other nutrients to maintain joints.
Calcium supplement in special period
Pregnant and lactating bitches
Pregnant bitches lose a lot of calcium after birth, and puppies that are not weaned after birth also need to supplement calcium through breast milk, so calcium supplementation is especially important for postpartum and lactating bitches.
Calcium can be supplemented in two ways:
For example, calcium tablets and liquid calcium are suitable, and the absorption of liquid calcium is faster for bitches in urgent need of rapid calcium supplementation after childbirth.
In daily life, we can not only feed meat or liver (high phosphorus content), but also feed foods with high calcium content, such as fish and shrimp, egg yolk, and vegetables with high calcium content, to ensure the coordination of calcium and phosphorus ratio. In addition, often take the dog out for a walk, basking in the sun can also promote the absorption of dog calcium oh!
