Calcium Information For Dogs

Calcium information for dogs is important as dogs need calcium, but in the right amounts. Too little or too much calcium in dog food can lead to severe health problems.

This is why I have made this section, to explain facts and give useful calcium information. Especially in the big and giant breeds excessive amounts of calcium can affect the growth.

If calcium levels is too big the growth will accelerate and the bones and joints can get diseased.

Calcium Deficiency

Calcium deficiency can also be a problem. But, often dog owners wonders if it extra calcium supplementation is needed. Why this is a bad idea is fully explained in this part. The intestines of dogs are build for low calcium environment. The calcium uptake is therefore specially designed for this. Read more about all this - Here

Calcium Information

Calcium is very important, not only for the bones. Calcium and phosphorous is often interconnected and this will be discussed in this part. If you are looking for general calcium information you find this - Here

Calcium Rich Foods

If you prepare your own dog food you need to know about this. That said, I am not that happy using homemade dog food in the fast growing dogs. OK to use it in small or medium dogs as they are growing less intensive.

But, sometimes it can be fruitful to know how to optimize the calcium intake and how to do it in a natural way. You find that information - Here

Canine Eclampsia

Also called Hypocalcaemia or Puerperal Tetany is very important to know something about. This can be life threatening if not treated prompt.

All about canine eclampsia you find - Here