{"id":20586,"date":"2022-03-25T11:08:01","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:08:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:08:01","slug":"can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs eat eggshells for calcium?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#Can_dogs_eat_eggshells_for_calcium\" title=\"Can dogs eat eggshells for calcium?\">Can dogs eat eggshells for calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_much_calcium_is_in_eggshell_for_dogs\" title=\"How much calcium is in eggshell for dogs?\">How much calcium is in eggshell for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_do_you_make_egg_shell_calcium_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you make egg shell calcium for dogs?\">How do you make egg shell calcium for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#Is_it_safe_to_feed_dogs_egg_shells\" title=\"Is it safe to feed dogs egg shells?\">Is it safe to feed dogs egg shells?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_much_eggshells_should_a_dog_have\" title=\"How much eggshells should a dog have?\">How much eggshells should a dog have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#Is_eggshell_OK_for_dogs\" title=\"Is eggshell OK for dogs?\">Is eggshell OK for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_much_calcium_is_in_a_teaspoon_of_eggshell\" title=\"How much calcium is in a teaspoon of eggshell?\">How much calcium is in a teaspoon of eggshell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_much_calcium_is_in_an_egg_shell\" title=\"How much calcium is in an egg shell?\">How much calcium is in an egg shell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_do_you_make_calcium_powder_from_eggshells_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you make calcium powder from eggshells for dogs?\">How do you make calcium powder from eggshells for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_do_you_prepare_eggshells_for_dogs\" title=\"How do you prepare eggshells for dogs?\">How do you prepare eggshells for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-eat-eggshells-for-calcium\/#How_do_you_make_eggshell_calcium_powder\" title=\"How do you make eggshell calcium powder?\">How do you make eggshell calcium powder?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_eggshells_for_calcium\"><\/span>Can dogs eat eggshells for calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Eggshells can be an excellent source of calcium and protein for your dog, which will support strong bones and healthy teeth. Evidence suggests eggs shells may provide a better source of calcium than a bought calcium supplement. They may also improve joint, muscle and heart health, and support the immune system.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_calcium_is_in_eggshell_for_dogs\"><\/span>How much calcium is in eggshell for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Amount to feed: Eggshell Powder should be added to homemade diets at approximately <b>3\/4 teaspoon per cup of prepared food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_egg_shell_calcium_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you make egg shell calcium for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can technically feed your dog egg shells but only if your veterinarian thinks it&#8217;s a good idea. Egg shells contain calcium, which some dogs need supplemented in their diets. However, there are easier ways to give your dog more calcium and egg shells aren&#8217;t the tastiest option. Plus, egg shells have sharp edges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_feed_dogs_egg_shells\"><\/span>Is it safe to feed dogs egg shells?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can technically feed your dog egg shells but only if your veterinarian thinks it&#8217;s a good idea. Egg shells contain calcium, which some dogs need supplemented in their diets. However, there are easier ways to give your dog more calcium and egg shells aren&#8217;t the tastiest option. Plus, egg shells have sharp edges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_eggshells_should_a_dog_have\"><\/span>How much eggshells should a dog have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeding a homemade diet, you&#8217;ll want to add about <b>one-half teaspoon ground eggshell per pound of fresh food. If you feed both fresh food and commercial food, just add the eggshell to the fresh portion of the meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_eggshell_OK_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is eggshell OK for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re feeding a homemade diet, you&#8217;ll want to add about <b>one-half teaspoon ground eggshell per pound of fresh food. If you feed both fresh food and commercial food, just add the eggshell to the fresh portion of the meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_calcium_is_in_a_teaspoon_of_eggshell\"><\/span>How much calcium is in a teaspoon of eggshell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You can technically feed your dog egg shells but only if your veterinarian thinks it&#8217;s a good idea. Egg shells contain calcium, which some dogs need supplemented in their diets. However, there are easier ways to give your dog more calcium and egg shells aren&#8217;t the tastiest option. Plus, egg shells have sharp edges.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_calcium_is_in_an_egg_shell\"><\/span>How much calcium is in an egg shell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to Consume Eggshell Calcium. 1 tsp. contains approximately <b>800-1,000 mg. of calcium.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_calcium_powder_from_eggshells_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you make calcium powder from eggshells for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggshells must be completely dry before grinding. <b>Grind the eggshells in a clean coffee grinder or a blender until all large pieces are ground to a powder. A mortar and pestle is also a great way to grind to a powder. Store in a lidded jar.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_prepare_eggshells_for_dogs\"><\/span>How do you prepare eggshells for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Rinse the eggshells in water.<\/li>\n<li>Boil the eggshells in a pot of water for about 10 minutes.  <\/li>\n<li>Remove the shells from the water and lay them out to dry for approximately 4 hours.<\/li>\n<li>Place them onto a cookies sheet and into the oven at 200xb0 degrees for about 10 minutes to dry the eggshells.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_eggshell_calcium_powder\"><\/span>How do you make eggshell calcium powder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spread the shells on a baking sheet.<\/b><b>Bake at 225F for 20 minutes to dry them out.<\/b><b>Using a coffee or spice grinder, grind the shells to a very fine powder. You can also use a blender for this, but I find that a coffee grinder makes the finest powder, so you don&#8217;t have any large eggshell pieces in your smoothie.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs eat eggshells for calcium?How much calcium is in eggshell for dogs?How do you make egg shell calcium for dogs?Is it safe to feed dogs egg shells?How much eggshells should a dog have?Is eggshell OK for dogs?How much calcium is in a teaspoon of eggshell?How much calcium is in an egg&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20586"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20586"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20586\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20586"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}