It is believed that every shoveling officer is very concerned about the problem of calcium supplementation for dogs, but all kinds of calcium supplementation products on the market are dazzling, what is the difference between them?
Classification of different forms
Various dosage forms of calcium supplement products are designed to meet the needs of calcium supplement in different situations.
1. Calcium powder
The powder can be mixed with food for feeding, and generally requires a large amount of feeding, which is suitable for large and medium-sized dogs.
2. Liquid calcium
Also comprises calcium paste, the liquid calcium is convenient to feed, can be directly fed, and is suitable for young dogs and small dogs.
3. Calcium tablets
Easy to control dosage, easy to preserve, direct feeding, suitable for puppies and small dogs.
Calcium products with different composition
In terms of chemical composition, calcium preparations are divided into inorganic calcium and organic calcium.
1. High cost performance of inorganic calcium
Inorganic calcium, such as calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate, has the advantage of high calcium content, which is more suitable for large dogs. The disadvantage is that gastric acid is needed for decomposition, and then VD participates in the absorption process. It may cause indigestion in dogs with weak intestines and stomach, so young dogs with weak intestines and stomach should not be eaten. At the same time, because of the need to consume gastric acid, it is best not to eat on an empty stomach, with meals or 2 hours after meals.
2. Organic calcium is easy to be absorbed by intestines and stomach.
Such as calcium gluconate, calcium acetate, organic calcium does not consume gastric acid, does not affect gastrointestinal function, is not easy to cause constipation, is a good source of calcium, suitable for all kinds of dogs, especially dogs with bad stomach. The disadvantage is that the calcium content is lower than that of inorganic calcium. Organic calcium also includes chelated calcium and milk calcium.
Generally there will be milk flavor, puppies may prefer, and from milk, calcium and phosphorus supplement, the most appropriate proportion, while supplementing calcium, it can also supplement various trace elements, very suitable for puppies. Calcium content is lower than inorganic calcium, may contain a small amount of lactose, if the dog is very sensitive to dairy products should be used with caution, so as not to cause allergies.
Most of them are amino acid chelated calcium, which can be directly absorbed, because calcium is directly chelated and does not need to be combined with amino acids in the intestine, so it has no effect on fasting, and feeding is more flexible. Suitable for all kinds of dogs, especially dogs with bad stomach.
