As an essential mineral, it does a lot. As well as supporting teeth and bone health, did you know calcium helps your dog\u2019s blood clot properly? What\u2019s even more impressive, is that calcium helps your dog\u2019s muscles lengthen and contract, and it even plays an important part in essential processes in your dog\u2019s cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which foods are good sources of calcium for dogs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFoods that contain calcium include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Broccoli<\/li>
- Kale<\/li>
- Dark leafy greens<\/li>
- Meat<\/li>
- Ground bone<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What\u2019s ground bone? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you haven\u2019t heard of it before, it\u2019s exactly what it says – tasty bone in a powdered form. Dogs love bones, and ground bone lets your dog get all the nutritional benefits from it, without any of the risks<\/a> that can come from eating them (splinters, bone bits that get lodged where they shouldn\u2019t). <\/p>\n\n\n\nYour dog can also get calcium from natural non-food sources like limestone. This is often where the calcium in calcium supplements comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens when dogs don\u2019t get enough calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn extreme cases, calcium deficiency in dogs can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Poor growth<\/li>
- Weakness or lethargy<\/li>
- Muscle tremors or twitching<\/li>
- Bone and joint problems<\/li>
- Stress fractures<\/li>
- Convulsions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that large and giant breeds need specific levels of calcium at certain life stages. Factors like breed and life stage also change your dog\u2019s ideal balance of calcium in relation to other minerals, like phosphorus, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I give my dog too much calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nToo 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\n\n\n
Can dogs drink milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMilk is a good source of calcium for us, but isn\u2019t such a healthy choice for our dogs. That\u2019s because many dogs are lactose intolerant \u2013 milk can upset their stomach, give them gas or cause them to bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"should](\"https:\/\/tails.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/calcium-post-image_body.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat about puppies and milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt used to be common for people to give milk to puppies, but not these day. Puppies have the enzymes they need to digest lactose when they\u2019re young, but lose them once they\u2019re older. So if you\u2019re a puppy owner wondering whether or not to give your little one milk, we recommend you don\u2019t. If they don\u2019t get a taste for it now, you\u2019ll never have to worry about excluding it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much calcium do puppies need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCalcium is an important nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need more than adult dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This doesn\u2019t mean giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy though. Puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium, and too much calcium can be harmful to them. It will affect bone growth and development, and can leave your dog with bone density problems. It may also affect how your puppy absorbs other important minerals, like zinc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, with a tails.com blend, you can be sure your dog is getting the balance they need. That\u2019s because we work out the right level of calcium for puppies, based on their age, weight, breed, and more. As they get older, grow bigger and move around more, we adjust the calcium level in their food to match. So their blend is suitable for every stage of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t have a puppy, should I give my adult dog calcium supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your adult dog eats a healthy, balanced diet, there\u2019s probably no need to add a calcium supplement to their routine. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pregnancy<\/strong> \u2013 if your dog\u2019s pregnant with a large litter, she may need more calcium to make sure there\u2019s enough to go around<\/li>
- Calcium deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 if your vet has diagnosed this, a supplement can redress the balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What else does my dog need for healthy bones?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCalcium works with phosphorus to support healthy teeth and bones. Levels of these minerals need to be carefully balanced in your dog\u2019s food, because too much of one can stop your dog getting the benefits of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working out the right balance of the minerals is all part of your dog\u2019s unique recipe, and for tails.com<\/a> customers it\u2019s sorted in just a few clicks. Once we know your dog\u2019s age, breed and a few other details, you\u2019ll have it in seconds – ready to eat when you get their kibble blend delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
What\u2019s ground bone? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf you haven\u2019t heard of it before, it\u2019s exactly what it says – tasty bone in a powdered form. Dogs love bones, and ground bone lets your dog get all the nutritional benefits from it, without any of the risks<\/a> that can come from eating them (splinters, bone bits that get lodged where they shouldn\u2019t). <\/p>\n\n\n\nYour dog can also get calcium from natural non-food sources like limestone. This is often where the calcium in calcium supplements comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens when dogs don\u2019t get enough calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn extreme cases, calcium deficiency in dogs can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Poor growth<\/li>
- Weakness or lethargy<\/li>
- Muscle tremors or twitching<\/li>
- Bone and joint problems<\/li>
- Stress fractures<\/li>
- Convulsions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that large and giant breeds need specific levels of calcium at certain life stages. Factors like breed and life stage also change your dog\u2019s ideal balance of calcium in relation to other minerals, like phosphorus, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I give my dog too much calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nToo 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\n\n\n
Can dogs drink milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMilk is a good source of calcium for us, but isn\u2019t such a healthy choice for our dogs. That\u2019s because many dogs are lactose intolerant \u2013 milk can upset their stomach, give them gas or cause them to bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat about puppies and milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt used to be common for people to give milk to puppies, but not these day. Puppies have the enzymes they need to digest lactose when they\u2019re young, but lose them once they\u2019re older. So if you\u2019re a puppy owner wondering whether or not to give your little one milk, we recommend you don\u2019t. If they don\u2019t get a taste for it now, you\u2019ll never have to worry about excluding it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much calcium do puppies need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCalcium is an important nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need more than adult dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This doesn\u2019t mean giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy though. Puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium, and too much calcium can be harmful to them. It will affect bone growth and development, and can leave your dog with bone density problems. It may also affect how your puppy absorbs other important minerals, like zinc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, with a tails.com blend, you can be sure your dog is getting the balance they need. That\u2019s because we work out the right level of calcium for puppies, based on their age, weight, breed, and more. As they get older, grow bigger and move around more, we adjust the calcium level in their food to match. So their blend is suitable for every stage of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t have a puppy, should I give my adult dog calcium supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your adult dog eats a healthy, balanced diet, there\u2019s probably no need to add a calcium supplement to their routine. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pregnancy<\/strong> \u2013 if your dog\u2019s pregnant with a large litter, she may need more calcium to make sure there\u2019s enough to go around<\/li>
- Calcium deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 if your vet has diagnosed this, a supplement can redress the balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What else does my dog need for healthy bones?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCalcium works with phosphorus to support healthy teeth and bones. Levels of these minerals need to be carefully balanced in your dog\u2019s food, because too much of one can stop your dog getting the benefits of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working out the right balance of the minerals is all part of your dog\u2019s unique recipe, and for tails.com<\/a> customers it\u2019s sorted in just a few clicks. Once we know your dog\u2019s age, breed and a few other details, you\u2019ll have it in seconds – ready to eat when you get their kibble blend delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Your dog can also get calcium from natural non-food sources like limestone. This is often where the calcium in calcium supplements comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What happens when dogs don\u2019t get enough calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIn extreme cases, calcium deficiency in dogs can cause:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Poor growth<\/li>
- Weakness or lethargy<\/li>
- Muscle tremors or twitching<\/li>
- Bone and joint problems<\/li>
- Stress fractures<\/li>
- Convulsions<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Studies show that large and giant breeds need specific levels of calcium at certain life stages. Factors like breed and life stage also change your dog\u2019s ideal balance of calcium in relation to other minerals, like phosphorus, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I give my dog too much calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nToo 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\n\n\n
Can dogs drink milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMilk is a good source of calcium for us, but isn\u2019t such a healthy choice for our dogs. That\u2019s because many dogs are lactose intolerant \u2013 milk can upset their stomach, give them gas or cause them to bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat about puppies and milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt used to be common for people to give milk to puppies, but not these day. Puppies have the enzymes they need to digest lactose when they\u2019re young, but lose them once they\u2019re older. So if you\u2019re a puppy owner wondering whether or not to give your little one milk, we recommend you don\u2019t. If they don\u2019t get a taste for it now, you\u2019ll never have to worry about excluding it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much calcium do puppies need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCalcium is an important nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need more than adult dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This doesn\u2019t mean giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy though. Puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium, and too much calcium can be harmful to them. It will affect bone growth and development, and can leave your dog with bone density problems. It may also affect how your puppy absorbs other important minerals, like zinc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, with a tails.com blend, you can be sure your dog is getting the balance they need. That\u2019s because we work out the right level of calcium for puppies, based on their age, weight, breed, and more. As they get older, grow bigger and move around more, we adjust the calcium level in their food to match. So their blend is suitable for every stage of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t have a puppy, should I give my adult dog calcium supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your adult dog eats a healthy, balanced diet, there\u2019s probably no need to add a calcium supplement to their routine. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pregnancy<\/strong> \u2013 if your dog\u2019s pregnant with a large litter, she may need more calcium to make sure there\u2019s enough to go around<\/li>
- Calcium deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 if your vet has diagnosed this, a supplement can redress the balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What else does my dog need for healthy bones?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCalcium works with phosphorus to support healthy teeth and bones. Levels of these minerals need to be carefully balanced in your dog\u2019s food, because too much of one can stop your dog getting the benefits of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working out the right balance of the minerals is all part of your dog\u2019s unique recipe, and for tails.com<\/a> customers it\u2019s sorted in just a few clicks. Once we know your dog\u2019s age, breed and a few other details, you\u2019ll have it in seconds – ready to eat when you get their kibble blend delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Studies show that large and giant breeds need specific levels of calcium at certain life stages. Factors like breed and life stage also change your dog\u2019s ideal balance of calcium in relation to other minerals, like phosphorus, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I give my dog too much calcium?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nToo 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\n\n\n
Can dogs drink milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMilk is a good source of calcium for us, but isn\u2019t such a healthy choice for our dogs. That\u2019s because many dogs are lactose intolerant \u2013 milk can upset their stomach, give them gas or cause them to bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat about puppies and milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIt used to be common for people to give milk to puppies, but not these day. Puppies have the enzymes they need to digest lactose when they\u2019re young, but lose them once they\u2019re older. So if you\u2019re a puppy owner wondering whether or not to give your little one milk, we recommend you don\u2019t. If they don\u2019t get a taste for it now, you\u2019ll never have to worry about excluding it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much calcium do puppies need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCalcium is an important nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need more than adult dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This doesn\u2019t mean giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy though. Puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium, and too much calcium can be harmful to them. It will affect bone growth and development, and can leave your dog with bone density problems. It may also affect how your puppy absorbs other important minerals, like zinc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, with a tails.com blend, you can be sure your dog is getting the balance they need. That\u2019s because we work out the right level of calcium for puppies, based on their age, weight, breed, and more. As they get older, grow bigger and move around more, we adjust the calcium level in their food to match. So their blend is suitable for every stage of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t have a puppy, should I give my adult dog calcium supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIf your adult dog eats a healthy, balanced diet, there\u2019s probably no need to add a calcium supplement to their routine. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Pregnancy<\/strong> \u2013 if your dog\u2019s pregnant with a large litter, she may need more calcium to make sure there\u2019s enough to go around<\/li>
- Calcium deficiency<\/strong> \u2013 if your vet has diagnosed this, a supplement can redress the balance.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
What else does my dog need for healthy bones?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCalcium works with phosphorus to support healthy teeth and bones. Levels of these minerals need to be carefully balanced in your dog\u2019s food, because too much of one can stop your dog getting the benefits of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working out the right balance of the minerals is all part of your dog\u2019s unique recipe, and for tails.com<\/a> customers it\u2019s sorted in just a few clicks. Once we know your dog\u2019s age, breed and a few other details, you\u2019ll have it in seconds – ready to eat when you get their kibble blend delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Milk is a good source of calcium for us, but isn\u2019t such a healthy choice for our dogs. That\u2019s because many dogs are lactose intolerant \u2013 milk can upset their stomach, give them gas or cause them to bloat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It used to be common for people to give milk to puppies, but not these day. Puppies have the enzymes they need to digest lactose when they\u2019re young, but lose them once they\u2019re older. So if you\u2019re a puppy owner wondering whether or not to give your little one milk, we recommend you don\u2019t. If they don\u2019t get a taste for it now, you\u2019ll never have to worry about excluding it later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calcium is an important nutrient for growth and development, so puppies often need more than adult dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This doesn\u2019t mean giving calcium supplements to a growing puppy though. Puppy foods already contain high levels of calcium, and too much calcium can be harmful to them. It will affect bone growth and development, and can leave your dog with bone density problems. It may also affect how your puppy absorbs other important minerals, like zinc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, with a tails.com blend, you can be sure your dog is getting the balance they need. That\u2019s because we work out the right level of calcium for puppies, based on their age, weight, breed, and more. As they get older, grow bigger and move around more, we adjust the calcium level in their food to match. So their blend is suitable for every stage of their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I don\u2019t have a puppy, should I give my adult dog calcium supplements?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If your adult dog eats a healthy, balanced diet, there\u2019s probably no need to add a calcium supplement to their routine. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n What else does my dog need for healthy bones?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Calcium works with phosphorus to support healthy teeth and bones. Levels of these minerals need to be carefully balanced in your dog\u2019s food, because too much of one can stop your dog getting the benefits of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working out the right balance of the minerals is all part of your dog\u2019s unique recipe, and for tails.com<\/a> customers it\u2019s sorted in just a few clicks. Once we know your dog\u2019s age, breed and a few other details, you\u2019ll have it in seconds – ready to eat when you get their kibble blend delivered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat about puppies and milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How much calcium do puppies need?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n