What do you think about calcium deficiency in Schnauzers? Calcium deficiency in Schnauzers will cause slow growth, become thinner, and shorter than dogs of the same age. Calcium deficiency can also cause Schnauzers to be lethargic, have weak muscles, and not like to exercise. Calcium deficiency is serious. Sometimes, double rows of teeth, forelimb deformation, rib valgus, and even fractures may occur.

In the early stage of calcium deficiency in Schnauzers, their appetite will decrease, they will be prone to indigestion, and their bodies will gradually become thinner. Over a period of time, you will find that Xiaoxue’s growth rate becomes very slow. Look at the others, there have been obvious changes within a few months, but Xiaoxue, who is deficient in calcium, has always only had a little bit of body shape.

Symptoms of calcium deficiency in Schnauzers include muscle weakness, poor limb strength, and prone to cartilage. In addition, severe calcium deficiency can easily lead to severe deformation of Xiaoxue's forelimbs, intervertebral disc disease, rib valgus, and deformation of the wrist and elbow joints of the forelimbs.

Schnauzers with severe calcium deficiency may also experience joint swelling and deformation, forming O-shaped legs or X-shaped legs, and are prone to lameness or lying on the ground. At the same time, the permanent teeth of Schnauzers lacking calcium grow very slowly, the enamel layer is thin, and the structure is not strong. The deciduous teeth that should fall out are always wobbly and difficult to fall off.

In short, if the Schnauzer is deficient in calcium, it will develop slowly, especially if it is shorter than other dogs of the same age, gradually loses weight, does not like to exercise, cannot stand, walks with a limp, etc., in severe cases, it will also appear double rows. Teeth, O-shaped legs, ribs are everted, and even prone to fractures. Directly affects the dog’s lifespan.

Therefore, parents should pay attention when they find that Schnauzer has the above symptoms. Of course, if you are not sure whether your dog is calcium deficient, then take it to the pet hospital for examination. If it is determined to be calcium deficient, you must make a calcium supplement plan as early as possible. You can choose calcium powder to give it to eat to supplement the Schnauzer's calcium. , to avoid various hazards that may be caused by calcium deficiency.