What are the symptoms of calcium deficiency in Samoyed puppies? If Samoyed puppies are deficient in calcium, they will have uneven teeth or even double rows of teeth, and are prone to intervertebral disc disease; Samoyed puppies with severe calcium deficiency will also develop ribs Valgus, deformed joints, paws or lameness, and coat color may become dull.

1. The 2 to 3 months after birth of Samoyed puppies is an important period for the formation of intervertebral discs. If there is calcium deficiency at this time, they are susceptible to intervertebral disc disease, which will occur in adulthood and cause 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 calcium deficiency of Samoyed puppies is serious, it will also cause serious 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 Samoyed puppies 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 Samoyed puppies food eaten by humans. Eating human food for a long time will not only cause calcium deficiency in dogs, 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 the Samoyed puppy is already prone to calcium deficiency or has a serious calcium deficiency, it is recommended that parents still supplement the dog 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.