{"id":4166,"date":"2022-04-25T14:14:31","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T14:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-26T10:11:25","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T10:11:25","slug":"what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What does calcium do for dogs?"},"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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#What_does_calcium_do_for_dogs\" title=\"What does calcium do for dogs?\">What does calcium do for dogs?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Is_calcium_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is calcium good for dogs?\">Is calcium good 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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_low_calcium_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of low calcium in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of low calcium in 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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#How_much_calcium_does_a_dog_need\" title=\"How much calcium does a dog need?\">How much calcium does a dog need?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Is_calcium_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is calcium bad for dogs?\">Is calcium bad for dogs?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#How_much_calcium_is_toxic_to_dogs\" title=\"How much calcium is toxic to dogs?\">How much calcium is toxic to 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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_low_calcium\" title=\"What can I give my dog for low calcium?\">What can I give my dog for low calcium?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_low_calcium_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat low calcium in dogs?\">How do you treat low calcium in dogs?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Are_egg_shells_a_good_source_of_calcium_for_dogs\" title=\"Are egg shells a good source of calcium for dogs?\">Are egg shells a good source of calcium 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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Can_I_feed_my_dog_scrambled_eggs_everyday\" title=\"Can I feed my dog scrambled eggs everyday?\">Can I feed my dog scrambled eggs everyday?<\/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\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_need_bone_in_their_diet\" title=\"Do dogs need bone in their diet?\">Do dogs need bone in their diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_calcium_pill\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats a calcium pill?\">What happens if my dog eats a calcium pill?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#What_happens_if_dog_swallows_calcium_bone\" title=\"What happens if dog swallows calcium bone?\">What happens if dog swallows calcium bone?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-calcium-do-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_eat_tuna\" title=\"Can dogs eat tuna?\">Can dogs eat tuna?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_calcium_do_for_dogs\"><\/span>What does calcium do for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Calcium is an essential dietary mineral within your dog\u2019s body. It is vital for the formation of bones and teeth, nerve impulse transmission, cell signaling, muscle contract, and blood coagulation.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-calcium-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_calcium_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is calcium good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Calcium is an important part of your dog\u2019s diet and contributes to their growth, healthy bone and teeth maintenance, proper muscle building and function, a strong heart, and healthy nervous system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-low-calcium-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_low_calcium_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of low calcium in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115924\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-low-calcium-in-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"What are the symptoms of low calcium in dogs?\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-low-calcium-in-dogs.jpg 640w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-low-calcium-in-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pets with abnormally low calcium levels often show signs of muscle twitching, loss of appetite, weakness, and listlessness. In severe cases, pets may have convulsions or seizures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-calcium-does-a-dog-need\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_calcium_does_a_dog_need\"><\/span>How much calcium does a dog need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What\u2019s a Healthy Daily Amount of Calcium for a Dog\u2019s Diet? The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) recommends that adult dogs get at least 1.25 mg calcium\/kcal, which is 1.25 grams for every 1,000 kcal.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sd3z17F-6-g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-calcium-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_calcium_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is calcium bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too much calcium can cause your dog to develop problems like kidney stones. It can also cause large breeds to grow too quickly for their bones and joints to develop properly. This can lead to problems like hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis and hypertrophic osteodystrophy in adulthood.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">What happens if a dog has too much calcium?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Pets with abnormally high calcium levels may show signs of weakness, listlessness, increased drinking and urination, and loss of appetite. In some pets, prolonged hypercalcemia may contribute to formation of bladder or kidney stones.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-calcium-is-toxic-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_calcium_is_toxic_to_dogs\"><\/span>How much calcium is toxic to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the APCC, vitamin D3 doses below 0.1 mg\/kg can cause mild, self-limiting GI upset in a healthy animal. Doses of 0.1 mg\/kg or greater can cause hypercalcemia, which may lead to acute renal failure, but this dose is rarely reached with ingestion of calcium supplements.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-low-calcium\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_low_calcium\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for low calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for hypocalcemia typically includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An immediate veterinary visit to check blood calcium levels.<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of the underlying disease or cause.<\/li>\n<li>Possible intravenous (IV) fluids.<\/li>\n<li>Treating with IV calcium (e.g., calcium gluconate), which needs to be given very slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tRU6WrdoNag\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-low-calcium-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_low_calcium_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat low calcium in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment: Treatment is directed at restoring the serum calcium concentration to the low end of the normal range. This should include use of calcium supplements and vitamin D for either iatrogenic or idiopathic forms of hypoparathyroidism.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-egg-shells-a-good-source-of-calcium-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_egg_shells_a_good_source_of_calcium_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are egg shells a good source of calcium for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eggshell calcium \u2014 or egg shell powder used as a calcium supplement \u2014 is quick and easy to make in your kitchen. If you are feeding your dog a homemade diet, he needs added calcium unless that homemade diet includes 20 percent raw meaty bones.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-feed-my-dog-scrambled-eggs-everyday\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_feed_my_dog_scrambled_eggs_everyday\"><\/span>Can I feed my dog scrambled eggs everyday?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Only 10% of your dog\u2019s recommended daily calories should be treats, with the rest of their nutrition to come from meals. So, your dog can eat scrambled eggs daily, but they\u2019re not recommended as a meal replacement.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271121\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271121\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Are eggs good for dogs?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Yes. Eggs are good for dogs to eat. Of course, they are rich in protein, but aside from that eggs are also a good source of linoleic acid and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin A.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/w_vostpW_68\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-bone-in-their-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_bone_in_their_diet\"><\/span>Do dogs need bone in their diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Always feed your dog raw bones. Raw meaty bones (such as raw chicken wings or lamb flaps) help to keep teeth and gums healthy, provide added nutrition and help cleanse your dog\u2019s digestive tract. Never feed cooked bones to your dog, as these can splinter and cause internal injury.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-my-dog-eats-a-calcium-pill\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_a_calcium_pill\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats a calcium pill?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Toxicity to pets<\/p>\n<p>Calcium supplements usually come in tablet or flavored soft-chew formulations and are readily found in many households. When dogs ingest these supplements in large amounts, vomiting and diarrhea or constipation are common, with potential for transiently elevated calcium blood levels.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-dog-swallows-calcium-bone\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dog_swallows_calcium_bone\"><\/span>What happens if dog swallows calcium bone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115925\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-if-dog-swallows-calcium-bone.jpg\" alt=\"What happens if dog swallows calcium bone?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-if-dog-swallows-calcium-bone.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-if-dog-swallows-calcium-bone-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-happens-if-dog-swallows-calcium-bone-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Foreign objects can cause a physical obstruction due to their size and shape, normally at the outflow of the stomach or in the small intestine. If the foreign object is chewed up, the sharp edges of plastic or bone can pierce the intestine, causing peritonitis (an infection in the abdomen).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-eat-tuna\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_eat_tuna\"><\/span>Can dogs eat tuna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuna is not toxic to dogs, and a tiny amount will not cause mercury poisoning. If you own both a dog and a cat, make sure your pup isn\u2019t eating the feline\u2019s food, as wet cat food often contains tuna. Cats are also susceptible to mercury poisoning, so consider choosing a cat food made with other kinds of fish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What does calcium do for dogs?Is calcium good for dogs?What are the symptoms of low calcium in dogs?How much calcium does a dog need?Is calcium bad for dogs?How much calcium is toxic to dogs?What can I give my dog for low calcium?How do you treat low calcium in dogs?Are egg shells a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":115923,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-does-calcium-do-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4166"}],"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=4166"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115926,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4166\/revisions\/115926"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115923"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4166"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4166"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}