How to supplement calcium for Chihuahuas? According to the different ages of Chihuahuas, corresponding dog food should be selected in time. The right dog food can also supplement calcium; food supplement is slow, and if you want to quickly supplement calcium, you can also buy dog-specific calcium. Use tablets to supplement calcium for Chihuahua, but don’t overdo it; to supplement calcium, you need to get more sun and exercise, so that Chihuahua’s calcium absorption will be healthier.

1. Choose the right dog food. Young Chihuahuas should choose nutritious puppy food. The formula inside is aimed at the puppies’ absorption and digestion. The higher-end food is better for the Chihuahua’s physical fitness and body regulation ability. So only if your Chihuahua eats good food can he have good calcium absorption ability. The composition of dog food for adult dogs is different from that of puppies, so when your Chihuahua is over 10 months old, please switch to dog food. Similarly, when your Chihuahua reaches old age, it should also be switched to senior dog food.

2. You can buy dog-specific calcium tablets to supplement calcium for Chihuahuas. Usually there will be instructions to calculate the dosage based on body weight. Puppies should not eat bones to supplement calcium or drink milk. And for some small toy dogs, you can skip calcium tablets and give them some nutritional supplements. Of course, generally speaking, food calcium supplementation is safer than drug calcium supplementation. Eating normal food will not cause excessive calcium. Foods with high calcium content such as soy products, dried shrimps, and fish can be given to supplement.

3. Doing more exercise and getting more sunshine can help the absorption and utilization of calcium, allowing your Chihuahua to have a strong body. Calcium does not mean that it is only absorbed but not excreted. There is some accumulated calcium that needs to be excreted. There is a positive energy cycle, and the absorption of calcium is relatively healthy. So no matter how much calcium your Chihuahua eats, it won't have much effect if it doesn't exercise or bask in the sun.