What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in Yorkies? If Yorkies are deficient in calcium, they will have uneven teeth or even double rows of teeth, and they are prone to intervertebral disc disease; Yorkies with severe calcium deficiency will also experience rib valgus and joint deformation. , paws or lameness, and the Yorkie's coat color will also become dull.

1. The 2 to 3 months after a Yorkie is born is an important period for the formation of intervertebral discs. If there is calcium deficiency at this time, it is easy to develop intervertebral disc disease, which will occur in adulthood, causing lifelong pain. If calcium supplementation is insufficient, puppies will also develop rib valgus, deformation of the wrist and elbow joints of the forelimbs, deciduous teeth that are difficult to fall off during tooth replacement, slow growth of permanent teeth, thin enamel layer, and unstable structure, and double rows of teeth or permanent teeth are prone to appear. A mixed bag.

2. If the Yorkshire Terrier's calcium deficiency is severe, it will also cause severe deformation of the forelimbs. If not detected in time and treated improperly, it may cause permanent paw splay or lameness.

3. In addition, calcium deficiency in Yorkshire terriers will also be reflected in the color of their coat. If they are deficient in calcium, their coat color will not be as bright as that of normal dogs, and will be darker or even yellow. And compared to dogs of the same age, it doesn’t have that much hair.

How to supplement calcium:

In terms of diet, do not give Yorkshire terriers food that humans eat. Eating human food for a long time will not only cause calcium deficiency in Yorkies, but also cause bad breath. Try not to eat animal offal. Feed some bone soup, shrimp skin, egg yolk, kelp, beef and other foods with high calcium content in an appropriate amount. You can also eat some fruit to supplement your dog’s vitamins.

If your Yorkshire terrier is already prone to calcium deficiency or is already severely deficient, it is recommended that parents still supplement their dogs with calcium supplements and choose good-quality pet-specific health supplements. While supplementing calcium, let your dog get more sun and do moderate exercise to better absorb calcium.